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Ford 8.8
JSchwinn:
Success!!!! Picked up a clean complete 8.8 ($175) then went to pick up the Dana 30 with 4.10s and a locker ($175) the best part is I was able to pick up a brand new bf mud terrain 33x12.5 and a new black steel rim, TJ fender flares, ss front brake lines, Radiator support, tcase shift boot, prop valve all for $125!!!! Best day ever
kirksjeep:
Rock and I have a very similar set up, too bad my Jeep has been in storage for a year and a half....
If you haven't ordered the drive shaft yet, I high;y recommend going with a 1330 U-joint on the axle end. Explorers use a 1330 so you can use a stock Explorer yoke adapter and if you ever break the ears off you can pick one up a junk yard or from a Ford dealer. If you go with the 1310 adapter and you break it you will have to order it online and they are a lot more expensive. The 1330 is marginally stronger too.
I broke my 1310 U-joint, broke my adapter and the ears off the end of my drive shaft. I went to drive shaft shop in Montville, purchased a new end for the drive shaft for a 1330, bought a 1330 U-joint from them, went to the Ford Dealer right there on RT 32 and for ~$100 I was fixed and back on the road.
When I did my 8.8 my biggest problem was shock alignment. I ended up going with the Tera-Flex bar which tilted the shocks inboard and it flexes very well. Don't forget to factor a diff cover into the costs because the Ford diff cover is about as thick as aluminum foil. IMO Solid is the best bang for the buck.
JSchwinn:
Thanks for the reply Kurk! I have not ordered the driveshaft but I already purchased the adaptor so I will end up running the jeep driveshaft. The plan is to do a SYE the same time as I install the 8.8, I plan on getting the SYE and new driveshaft together from tom woods. As far as all the alignment issues I'm really hoping to get some help with this and would like to take measurements off of some1 that has already built the 8.8 and I know I will reply heavily on the group to help me out. Also I already purchased SOLID diff covers for the front and rear ($150 shipped)
JSchwinn:
Alright need some advice... technically there is zero rush to get the axles installed seeing as my current setup works fine. I have an issue where I tend to rush things and I really don't want to do that with this build seeing as it will be in the jeep for as long as I own it. So below is my plan, let me know if there is anything I should add to the list, I don't mind spending money on good parts... my wallet isn't a bottomless pit but I do have money set aside for this jeep.
Ford 8.8 out of a '98 explorer (not sure if it's LSD or not yet, has 4.10s)
MOORE hardware (purchased)
Splicer adaptor (purchased
CV Driveshaft from Tom Woods Driveshaft, with this I plan on doing a SYE
New brake pads, lines ect
POR 15?
Now stuff I'm not sure about:
Should I just replace the rotors/calipers? they seem to be in good shape but for $200 is it worth just getting new
I do not plan on touching any internals other than changing fluid and adding a SOLID dif cover. Should I be changing anything?
Finally should I just wait till summer when it's warmer out to do this or struggle in the cold? I do have a garage but its a little crowded with the jeep and misc parts and no heat :'(
Any help is appreciated!!!! thanks!
On another note I need a bigger garage.....
calvynandhobbs:
Since you're not in a hurry I'd wait for the actually install until it's a little warmer. You can start prepping by cutting off spring perches, sanding/painting the axles if you want to, adding the diff covers, putting on the flange adapter, etc. If you decide to get new brake parts you can go ahead and do the brakes ahead of time also. It will save you all the little stuff at the end.
I just got my axles in last Saturday and now it's time for plumbing the brakes, tightening everything up and remembering to tighten everything as I go since we stuck everything in loose for now just to put it on wheels.
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