ford explorer 8.8 rear end bolt pattern

The latter likely is pushing it. For the Mustang and Ford racer who wants to upgrade their 88 driveline we carry a replacement 88 pinion flange that will upgrade from the typical small bolt pattern to the large bolt pattern to accommodate using a larger.

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I had the long side axle tube shortened for 100 bucks I got the rear and a.

. An Explorer style 88 is approx 58 narrower on each side. 1 - 6 of 6 Posts. This vehicle has rear ABS but is being removed so I will not concern myself with that.

That information above is pretty much correct. Generally a rear axle change is pretty simple. I put an 88 explorer 373 gears posi 45 bolt pattern and disc brakes rear under my 67 dart.

They are drilled for both lug patterns as stated earlier in the thread. Got my superior shafts from dutchman with a chevy 6 lug pattern. Ford newer 88s have 132 axles with 31 splines and 325x25 axle tube This information shows that the 88 does indeed rival the D60 in strength and is indeed stronger than a D44 and definately other smaller Danas.

The bolt pattern is a standard Ford 5 on 45 for the cobra. In all of my exeperience the only issue that I have seen with the Ford 88s is the pins shearing in pumpkinaxle. Joined Jan 27 2008 88 Posts.

11 rows The Ford Explorer 88-Inch rear axle has found homes in numerous vehicles besides the Explorer. The explorer being 5x45 which is the exact same as a YJs HPD30 and D35. Instead of adding 5 new holes to the rotor simply take a uni-bit an.

I think I have under 300 total into the project. Ford Explorer Rear Differential 8 8. The 88-Inch axle was used in 2WD 40L Ford Aerostars but the.

THE FORD 88 IS A VERY STRONG AND RELIABLE AXLE. U-bolts park brake cables hydraulic brake line shocks drive shaft and vent tube. This particular install is a drum brake limited-slip Ford Explorer 88 axle into a 1992 Chevy S10 4X4 Blazer.

Interestingly the Ford axle uses the exact same size of tapered roller bearings as the GM 12-bolt. Axle Tubes Welded to the Housing. There are three variants for the Ford 88 rear end.

Will work for other bolt patterns. And ABS if equipped. NEW Differential and Axle Bearings.

Is there room to redrill the stock axles and rotors to a 5 on 55 bolt pattern to match the front if I go Ford spindles and rotors. Just had the rotors redrilled. Showing the easiest way to run the 88 5 x 4 12 Rotor on a Chevy 5 x 4 34 bolt pattern.

Use explorer 88 in the rear. Brake Line Kit Installed. Here Is A Ford Explorer 8 8 Rear End Prepped For Installation In A Tri Five Ford Explorer Rear Ended Installation.

And yep with a Dana 44 front axle alot of them are six lug and an Explorer style 88 youll have 2 different wheel bolt patterns. 6 Feb 20 2009. Remove rear axle universal joint flange with Companion Flange Remover.

They are 35 stronger than the stock axles and included in the package is a 34 ton replacement bearing. While holding rear axle universal joint flange with Companion Flange Holding Tool remove pinion nut. The part number is EV88-JP.

The completely brand new Moser M88 rear utilizes the 88 ring gear on the highly successful OEM 88 but adds some major improvements over the stock 88 housing. I have heard from Superior and they make a replacement axle for the Explorer 88 rear end with 5x55 lug pattern. First appearing in 1977 the 88 is found in almost all Ford V8 cars from 1986 on and in V6 Rangers and Explorers.

11 rows Ford Aerostar. It was then reinforced with additional material and webbing in the areas the. The 88 Explorer rear end has quite a bit of pinion offset needs a yoke installed and the bolt pattern on the axles is wrong.

With a soft-faced hammer drive pinion out of differential pinion bearing and remove through rear of rear axle housing. There are 24 different Fords that offered the 88 rear axle and well show you. For the price I couldnt beat it.

Used Disc Brakes Upgrades Available Below DISCLAIMER. What about getting the rear axle and rotors redrilled to 6 on 55 to use GM or Jeep junk on the front. It starts with using the same premium nodular steel Moser has used in the industry leading Moser 12 Bolt and Moser 60 rear end assemblies.

You could get some custom shafts with your desired bolt pattern as well. FORD 88 Inch rear end Pinion Yokes and Flange Yokes Choose from the various 1310 1330 and 1350 series pinion yokes and flange yokes listed below. 31 Spline Disc Brake Ford 88 59 58 WMS 5x45 Bolt Pattern 14 XJ Brackets Welded On.

Redrilled ford 88 axle shafts from there original 5x45 to GM 5x475 Bolt pattern also drilled the rotors to match.

Ford 8 8 95 03 Explorer 31 Spl 27 13 16 5x4 5 Rh Rear Axle Shaft 12 Degrees North