Ford 8.8

[jimoshel]

I've read mixed reports on this. Would like a better answer. Would a 1999 Explorer 8.8 rear axle, 3.73 be worth $100 and a 50 mile drive to swap out a D35? :dunno:

[JeepcoMJ]

only if it has disc brakes

[jimoshel]

It does, includes calipers and rotors.

[JeepcoMJ]

good to go then. of course, that will probably cost you 1/3 of what you bought the truck for...

[Pete M]

are you putting it in a 2wd or 4wd? 3.73 gears can be hard to come by in HP MJ/XJ front axles.

[86customanche]

:agree: should definitely get it if it matches gears in 4wd mj.

[mvusse]

Keep in mind it's a bit narrower than your D35. Not enough to cause an issue in a XJ, YJ, TZ, ZJ, but I seem to remember someone on here swapping one into an MJ and needing spacers because the tires didn't clear the insides of the wheel wells with our wider @$$.

[jimoshel]

At latest count I had 4 3.73 D35'S and spacers are no problem. Looks like I'll be possessing a Ford 8.8 by noon. Thanks for the input guys.

[Pete M]

At latest count I had 4 3.73 D35'S and spacers are no problem. Looks like I'll be possessing a Ford 8.8 by noon. Thanks for the input guys.

 

 

did you mean Dana 30s?

[jimoshel]

Yes. 2 on MJ's and 2 on XJ. The 2 MJ's have the 2.8 and 1 of the XJ has the 2.8. The other XJ has a 4.0.

[Pete M]

neat! Maybe that's why I can't ever find one. Jim has been hogging them! :yes:

[MJRemi]

You're traveling 50 miles one way? Is the seller meeting you at the end of your driveway?