SOA 8.8

[CEThomas]

Getting ready to go get the rear DS cut down. For everyone that has a 8.8 SOA, did you use a t-case drop??? Or leave the t-case at the OEM height.

 

With what I have to pay, I want to get the DS work done right the first time 8)

[Rokhound]

i left my at stock just set your pinion angle right and go from there

[CEThomas]

Do you have any vibs with the high angle????

[Rokhound]

no I have run mine up and down the road at 60+ and no vibes

[CEThomas]

Thanks,

 

Off in the morning to see how much to cut the DS down :roll: :cheers:

[Pete M]

High angle? You're thinking of XJs and other short wheelbase rigs with their tiny driveshafts. :D

[CEThomas]

Well,

 

Higher then when it was 2wd and 6.5" lower :oops:

[Pete M]

Just be sure to replace the U-joints. They tend to dislike any changes to their operating angles.

[Twisty]

My SOA in the rear is close to 7.5" and I have no vibs at all. I've been up to ~75mph too.

[CEThomas]

New u-joints all the way around :D

[pingpong]

WHen I did my 8.8 swap I all ready had a SYE.. so I guess I really can't answer that question :oops: I wil say this.. the 8.8 is a gear oil hog though.. IIRC it took like 5qts of oil :headpop: