Jax MJ Luvr Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 so how can you tell the difference whether the 8.8 rear out of an explorer is a posilok or not? do they all come standard posi ? what are the benefits of posi ? I could probably figure it out in a day or 2 of research, but why not ask you pros 8) and so others can read and understand :idea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ Maki Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 the easiest way would be if it still has the Axle ID tag bolted onto the Diff cover. the first set of number on the bottom row will be the ratio and if it has the trac-lock it will have an L: 4 10 = 4.10's open 4L10 = 4.10's with limited slip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attaboybob Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hi Ray, this is the site I used when I decided to swap in my 8.8 (on my XJ) there is so much GOOD information. I really like the site. I hope it helps you! http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_li ... guide.html ...BOB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax MJ Luvr Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 sweet, that helps a ton, since I was doing parts searches and I couldn't make heads or tails of the info being tossed at me... now I'll know what to look for :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Personally I'd pull the cover and take a looksee, as it can be really hard to read those tags. Then you also won't be in for suprises if the axle was regearded (unlikely) or if there's something wrong with it, such as missing teeth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwormskidoo Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 is a 8.8 a c clip axle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax MJ Luvr Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 yup, that's it's only detracting factor... but you would have to be very gas pedal "unintelligent" to bust it... couple of my hard core 4x4 friends have converted to 8.8 and have yet to bust a clip and they climb some fairly rough stuff that I tend to go around and take pics of and watch the carnage unfold hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounty Hunter Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 And it's not really a detracting factor, ever see a c-clip break? Can you imagine what it would take to break one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 They don't make the axle weaker, just it sucks when you break the shaft. As in, break the shaft, nothing holds it and the tire in place anymore... You can still limp on a snapped shaft with them, it just gets creative. Don't highway drive it like that though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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