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 -- Message posted via CarKB.com http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200707/1 |
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 -- Message posted via CarKB.com http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200707/1 |
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 -- Message posted via CarKB.com http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200707/1 |
Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
http://www.lethalperformance.com/pag...spacers-2.html
Would you let me paid for your sort term life insurance policy, and of course, be your beneficiary? God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "RSMuddog via CarKB.com" <u34723@uwe> wrote in message news:7498acc3141a3@uwe... > 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! -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
http://www.lethalperformance.com/pag...spacers-2.html
Would you let me paid for your sort term life insurance policy, and of course, be your beneficiary? God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "RSMuddog via CarKB.com" <u34723@uwe> wrote in message news:7498acc3141a3@uwe... > 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! -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
http://www.lethalperformance.com/pag...spacers-2.html
Would you let me paid for your sort term life insurance policy, and of course, be your beneficiary? God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "RSMuddog via CarKB.com" <u34723@uwe> wrote in message news:7498acc3141a3@uwe... > 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! -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
http://www.lethalperformance.com/pag...spacers-2.html
Would you let me paid for your sort term life insurance policy, and of course, be your beneficiary? God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/ "RSMuddog via CarKB.com" <u34723@uwe> wrote in message news:7498acc3141a3@uwe... > 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! -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
The bolt pattern is the same as the one on your jeep.
Carl "RSMuddog via CarKB.com" <u34723@uwe> wrote in message news:749991e2e3dd0@uwe... > 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 > > -- > Message posted via CarKB.com > http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200707/1 > |
Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
The bolt pattern is the same as the one on your jeep.
Carl "RSMuddog via CarKB.com" <u34723@uwe> wrote in message news:749991e2e3dd0@uwe... > 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 > > -- > Message posted via CarKB.com > http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200707/1 > |
Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
The bolt pattern is the same as the one on your jeep.
Carl "RSMuddog via CarKB.com" <u34723@uwe> wrote in message news:749991e2e3dd0@uwe... > 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 > > -- > Message posted via CarKB.com > http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200707/1 > |
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