Another Ford 8.8 question
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Another Ford 8.8 question
Ok guys, here goes.
I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
rearend swap.
But....
I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there was
some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side of
the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was all
about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company actually
offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
remember what it is....
Anyone? HELP!!!
PS, Sorry Bill, was only meant in fun!
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I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
rearend swap.
But....
I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there was
some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side of
the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was all
about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company actually
offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
remember what it is....
Anyone? HELP!!!
PS, Sorry Bill, was only meant in fun!
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Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
On Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:22:13 GMT, "RSMuddog via CarKB.com"
<u34723@uwe> wrote:
>Ok guys, here goes.
>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>rearend swap.
>But....
>I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there was
>some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side of
>the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was all
>about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company actually
>offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
>remember what it is....
>Anyone? HELP!!!
I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
stock.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
<u34723@uwe> wrote:
>Ok guys, here goes.
>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>rearend swap.
>But....
>I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there was
>some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side of
>the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was all
>about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company actually
>offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
>remember what it is....
>Anyone? HELP!!!
I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
stock.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
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Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
On Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:22:13 GMT, "RSMuddog via CarKB.com"
<u34723@uwe> wrote:
>Ok guys, here goes.
>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>rearend swap.
>But....
>I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there was
>some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side of
>the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was all
>about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company actually
>offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
>remember what it is....
>Anyone? HELP!!!
I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
stock.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
<u34723@uwe> wrote:
>Ok guys, here goes.
>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>rearend swap.
>But....
>I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there was
>some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side of
>the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was all
>about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company actually
>offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
>remember what it is....
>Anyone? HELP!!!
I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
stock.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
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Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
On Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:22:13 GMT, "RSMuddog via CarKB.com"
<u34723@uwe> wrote:
>Ok guys, here goes.
>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>rearend swap.
>But....
>I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there was
>some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side of
>the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was all
>about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company actually
>offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
>remember what it is....
>Anyone? HELP!!!
I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
stock.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
<u34723@uwe> wrote:
>Ok guys, here goes.
>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>rearend swap.
>But....
>I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there was
>some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side of
>the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was all
>about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company actually
>offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
>remember what it is....
>Anyone? HELP!!!
I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
stock.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
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Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
On Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:22:13 GMT, "RSMuddog via CarKB.com"
<u34723@uwe> wrote:
>Ok guys, here goes.
>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>rearend swap.
>But....
>I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there was
>some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side of
>the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was all
>about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company actually
>offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
>remember what it is....
>Anyone? HELP!!!
I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
stock.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
<u34723@uwe> wrote:
>Ok guys, here goes.
>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>rearend swap.
>But....
>I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there was
>some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side of
>the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was all
>about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company actually
>offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
>remember what it is....
>Anyone? HELP!!!
I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
stock.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
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Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
I haven't heard about such a kit. If it was that big of a deal, you could
just use wheel spacers, though I'd rather not use them personally.
The 8.8 is a good strong axle. It's stregnth verus a D44 is debateable, but
it is still a C-clip axle, where the D44 is not. This really isn't an issue
given the 8.8's stregnth, and if you planned on running anything larger than
37's locked, you'll be shopping for something more than half ton axles
anyway...
Carl
"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:22:13 GMT, "RSMuddog via CarKB.com"
> <u34723@uwe> wrote:
>
>>Ok guys, here goes.
>>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>>rearend swap.
>>But....
>>I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there
>>was
>>some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side
>>of
>>the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was
>>all
>>about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company
>>actually
>>offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
>>remember what it is....
>>Anyone? HELP!!!
>
>
> I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
> I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
> bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
> issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
> swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
> to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
> stock.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
just use wheel spacers, though I'd rather not use them personally.
The 8.8 is a good strong axle. It's stregnth verus a D44 is debateable, but
it is still a C-clip axle, where the D44 is not. This really isn't an issue
given the 8.8's stregnth, and if you planned on running anything larger than
37's locked, you'll be shopping for something more than half ton axles
anyway...
Carl
"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
news:29ej835tpono1dagm7jcr6c15gggn3je8g@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:22:13 GMT, "RSMuddog via CarKB.com"
> <u34723@uwe> wrote:
>
>>Ok guys, here goes.
>>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>>rearend swap.
>>But....
>>I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there
>>was
>>some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side
>>of
>>the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was
>>all
>>about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company
>>actually
>>offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
>>remember what it is....
>>Anyone? HELP!!!
>
>
> I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
> I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
> bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
> issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
> swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
> to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
> stock.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
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Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
I haven't heard about such a kit. If it was that big of a deal, you could
just use wheel spacers, though I'd rather not use them personally.
The 8.8 is a good strong axle. It's stregnth verus a D44 is debateable, but
it is still a C-clip axle, where the D44 is not. This really isn't an issue
given the 8.8's stregnth, and if you planned on running anything larger than
37's locked, you'll be shopping for something more than half ton axles
anyway...
Carl
"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
news:29ej835tpono1dagm7jcr6c15gggn3je8g@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:22:13 GMT, "RSMuddog via CarKB.com"
> <u34723@uwe> wrote:
>
>>Ok guys, here goes.
>>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>>rearend swap.
>>But....
>>I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there
>>was
>>some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side
>>of
>>the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was
>>all
>>about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company
>>actually
>>offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
>>remember what it is....
>>Anyone? HELP!!!
>
>
> I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
> I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
> bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
> issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
> swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
> to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
> stock.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
just use wheel spacers, though I'd rather not use them personally.
The 8.8 is a good strong axle. It's stregnth verus a D44 is debateable, but
it is still a C-clip axle, where the D44 is not. This really isn't an issue
given the 8.8's stregnth, and if you planned on running anything larger than
37's locked, you'll be shopping for something more than half ton axles
anyway...
Carl
"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
news:29ej835tpono1dagm7jcr6c15gggn3je8g@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:22:13 GMT, "RSMuddog via CarKB.com"
> <u34723@uwe> wrote:
>
>>Ok guys, here goes.
>>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>>rearend swap.
>>But....
>>I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there
>>was
>>some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side
>>of
>>the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was
>>all
>>about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company
>>actually
>>offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
>>remember what it is....
>>Anyone? HELP!!!
>
>
> I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
> I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
> bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
> issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
> swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
> to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
> stock.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
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Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
I haven't heard about such a kit. If it was that big of a deal, you could
just use wheel spacers, though I'd rather not use them personally.
The 8.8 is a good strong axle. It's stregnth verus a D44 is debateable, but
it is still a C-clip axle, where the D44 is not. This really isn't an issue
given the 8.8's stregnth, and if you planned on running anything larger than
37's locked, you'll be shopping for something more than half ton axles
anyway...
Carl
"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
news:29ej835tpono1dagm7jcr6c15gggn3je8g@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:22:13 GMT, "RSMuddog via CarKB.com"
> <u34723@uwe> wrote:
>
>>Ok guys, here goes.
>>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>>rearend swap.
>>But....
>>I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there
>>was
>>some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side
>>of
>>the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was
>>all
>>about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company
>>actually
>>offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
>>remember what it is....
>>Anyone? HELP!!!
>
>
> I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
> I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
> bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
> issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
> swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
> to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
> stock.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
just use wheel spacers, though I'd rather not use them personally.
The 8.8 is a good strong axle. It's stregnth verus a D44 is debateable, but
it is still a C-clip axle, where the D44 is not. This really isn't an issue
given the 8.8's stregnth, and if you planned on running anything larger than
37's locked, you'll be shopping for something more than half ton axles
anyway...
Carl
"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
news:29ej835tpono1dagm7jcr6c15gggn3je8g@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:22:13 GMT, "RSMuddog via CarKB.com"
> <u34723@uwe> wrote:
>
>>Ok guys, here goes.
>>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>>rearend swap.
>>But....
>>I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there
>>was
>>some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side
>>of
>>the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was
>>all
>>about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company
>>actually
>>offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
>>remember what it is....
>>Anyone? HELP!!!
>
>
> I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
> I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
> bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
> issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
> swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
> to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
> stock.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
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Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
I haven't heard about such a kit. If it was that big of a deal, you could
just use wheel spacers, though I'd rather not use them personally.
The 8.8 is a good strong axle. It's stregnth verus a D44 is debateable, but
it is still a C-clip axle, where the D44 is not. This really isn't an issue
given the 8.8's stregnth, and if you planned on running anything larger than
37's locked, you'll be shopping for something more than half ton axles
anyway...
Carl
"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
news:29ej835tpono1dagm7jcr6c15gggn3je8g@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:22:13 GMT, "RSMuddog via CarKB.com"
> <u34723@uwe> wrote:
>
>>Ok guys, here goes.
>>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>>rearend swap.
>>But....
>>I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there
>>was
>>some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side
>>of
>>the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was
>>all
>>about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company
>>actually
>>offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
>>remember what it is....
>>Anyone? HELP!!!
>
>
> I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
> I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
> bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
> issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
> swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
> to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
> stock.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
just use wheel spacers, though I'd rather not use them personally.
The 8.8 is a good strong axle. It's stregnth verus a D44 is debateable, but
it is still a C-clip axle, where the D44 is not. This really isn't an issue
given the 8.8's stregnth, and if you planned on running anything larger than
37's locked, you'll be shopping for something more than half ton axles
anyway...
Carl
"SnoMan" <admin@snoman.com> wrote in message
news:29ej835tpono1dagm7jcr6c15gggn3je8g@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:22:13 GMT, "RSMuddog via CarKB.com"
> <u34723@uwe> wrote:
>
>>Ok guys, here goes.
>>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>>rearend swap.
>>But....
>>I remember a article, and it could possibly be from a magazine, but there
>>was
>>some type of adapter kit, that added about a half inch width to each side
>>of
>>the axle setup. Problem is, I can't remember what in the heck this was
>>all
>>about. Whether it was changing the bolt pattern or what? A company
>>actually
>>offered the kit, and its been driving me nuttier than bill that I can't
>>remember what it is....
>>Anyone? HELP!!!
>
>
> I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
> I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
> bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
> issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
> swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
> to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
> stock.
> -----------------
> TheSnoMan.com
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Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
yes yes, I totally understand all of that, and that is why I am performing
this swap. But, I can't remember, is the 8.8 a 5 on 4 1/2? Its just the
fact that there was a kit, and installing it actually added length, which
made it the same as the factory jeep. Not that 1/2" is anything to cry about,
just trying to remember what the dang kit was all about.
SnoMan wrote:
>>Ok guys, here goes.
>>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
>>remember what it is....
>>Anyone? HELP!!!
>
>I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
>I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
>bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
>issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
>swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
>to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
>stock.
>-----------------
>TheSnoMan.com
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this swap. But, I can't remember, is the 8.8 a 5 on 4 1/2? Its just the
fact that there was a kit, and installing it actually added length, which
made it the same as the factory jeep. Not that 1/2" is anything to cry about,
just trying to remember what the dang kit was all about.
SnoMan wrote:
>>Ok guys, here goes.
>>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful 8.8
>[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
>>remember what it is....
>>Anyone? HELP!!!
>
>I have never heard of the kit but there is no bolt pattern issues that
>I am aware of. Fors Explore axles from about 95 to 02 are basically a
>bolt in in a YJ. It is a fraction narrower but this it not really a
>issue with wide offset wheels and tires. The 8.8 is one of the better
>swaps for this because it is a stronger axle than a D44 that many try
>to use sometimes. It is pretty solid up to about 38's or so on a Jeep
>stock.
>-----------------
>TheSnoMan.com
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