Re: Another Ford 8.8 question...wrong again Snoman
There is a bracketry kit available from M.O.R.E., maybe that's what you were
thinking about? All the bracketry (spring perches, track bar, shock mounts) has to be relocated for a Jeep application. Snoman was wrong again, go figure...in a YJ the spring perches have to be moved outboard 3/4" on both sides from the stock Explorer positions, and the shock mounts have to be repositioned. Hardly "basically a bolt-in" with all that cutting and welding. Here's some good info on the conversion into a YJ: http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/ford88.html "RSMuddog via CarKB.com" <u34723@uwe> wrote in message news:749ac7564a94f@uwe... > Carl, you are missing the question. IT IS NOT about the 8.8 axles > strengths, > or faults. Or about wheel spacers. IT IS about what IS the KIT. Any > moron > can figure out the other things, wheel spacers and all. Go back, re-read > my > ORIGINAL post, and if you don't know, fine. I was just hoping someone had > read the same article I did and could refresh my memory. If not, my loss. > Thanks for trying though. Its just that it seems that were getting a > little > off topic. it is about the KIT. > > Carl S wrote: >>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 >> >>>>Ok guys, here goes. >>>>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful >>>>8.8 >>[quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >>> ----------------- >>> TheSnoMan.com > > -- > Message posted via http://www.carkb.com > |
Re: Another Ford 8.8 question...wrong again Snoman
There is a bracketry kit available from M.O.R.E., maybe that's what you were
thinking about? All the bracketry (spring perches, track bar, shock mounts) has to be relocated for a Jeep application. Snoman was wrong again, go figure...in a YJ the spring perches have to be moved outboard 3/4" on both sides from the stock Explorer positions, and the shock mounts have to be repositioned. Hardly "basically a bolt-in" with all that cutting and welding. Here's some good info on the conversion into a YJ: http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/ford88.html "RSMuddog via CarKB.com" <u34723@uwe> wrote in message news:749ac7564a94f@uwe... > Carl, you are missing the question. IT IS NOT about the 8.8 axles > strengths, > or faults. Or about wheel spacers. IT IS about what IS the KIT. Any > moron > can figure out the other things, wheel spacers and all. Go back, re-read > my > ORIGINAL post, and if you don't know, fine. I was just hoping someone had > read the same article I did and could refresh my memory. If not, my loss. > Thanks for trying though. Its just that it seems that were getting a > little > off topic. it is about the KIT. > > Carl S wrote: >>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 >> >>>>Ok guys, here goes. >>>>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful >>>>8.8 >>[quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >>> ----------------- >>> TheSnoMan.com > > -- > Message posted via http://www.carkb.com > |
Re: Another Ford 8.8 question...wrong again Snoman
There is a bracketry kit available from M.O.R.E., maybe that's what you were
thinking about? All the bracketry (spring perches, track bar, shock mounts) has to be relocated for a Jeep application. Snoman was wrong again, go figure...in a YJ the spring perches have to be moved outboard 3/4" on both sides from the stock Explorer positions, and the shock mounts have to be repositioned. Hardly "basically a bolt-in" with all that cutting and welding. Here's some good info on the conversion into a YJ: http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/ford88.html "RSMuddog via CarKB.com" <u34723@uwe> wrote in message news:749ac7564a94f@uwe... > Carl, you are missing the question. IT IS NOT about the 8.8 axles > strengths, > or faults. Or about wheel spacers. IT IS about what IS the KIT. Any > moron > can figure out the other things, wheel spacers and all. Go back, re-read > my > ORIGINAL post, and if you don't know, fine. I was just hoping someone had > read the same article I did and could refresh my memory. If not, my loss. > Thanks for trying though. Its just that it seems that were getting a > little > off topic. it is about the KIT. > > Carl S wrote: >>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 >> >>>>Ok guys, here goes. >>>>I remember, and can easily find all the info needed for the wonderful >>>>8.8 >>[quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >>> ----------------- >>> TheSnoMan.com > > -- > Message posted via http://www.carkb.com > |
Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
RSMuddog via CarKB.com wrote:
> 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 > I think it was an installation article in one of the jeep rags. At least I seem to remember something along the lines of what you describe. Try the online sites of JP magazine and 4-wheel and offroad magazine. If I saw it it was probably in one of those. |
Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
RSMuddog via CarKB.com wrote:
> 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 > I think it was an installation article in one of the jeep rags. At least I seem to remember something along the lines of what you describe. Try the online sites of JP magazine and 4-wheel and offroad magazine. If I saw it it was probably in one of those. |
Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
RSMuddog via CarKB.com wrote:
> 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 > I think it was an installation article in one of the jeep rags. At least I seem to remember something along the lines of what you describe. Try the online sites of JP magazine and 4-wheel and offroad magazine. If I saw it it was probably in one of those. |
Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
RSMuddog via CarKB.com wrote:
> 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 > I think it was an installation article in one of the jeep rags. At least I seem to remember something along the lines of what you describe. Try the online sites of JP magazine and 4-wheel and offroad magazine. If I saw it it was probably in one of those. |
Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
> 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! > > > Just like my lack of a steering stabilizer (going on 7 years now) is going to put me, my family, the surrounding neighborhood, and most of the continental United States in the grave. Sometimes you are such a buffoon you defy description. It's no wonder this group is filling with trolls hounding you and you are 10 times worse than they are with your ridiculous C&P. The cure is indeed worse than the disease. |
Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
> 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! > > > Just like my lack of a steering stabilizer (going on 7 years now) is going to put me, my family, the surrounding neighborhood, and most of the continental United States in the grave. Sometimes you are such a buffoon you defy description. It's no wonder this group is filling with trolls hounding you and you are 10 times worse than they are with your ridiculous C&P. The cure is indeed worse than the disease. |
Re: Another Ford 8.8 question
L.W. (Bill) ------ III wrote:
> 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! > > > Just like my lack of a steering stabilizer (going on 7 years now) is going to put me, my family, the surrounding neighborhood, and most of the continental United States in the grave. Sometimes you are such a buffoon you defy description. It's no wonder this group is filling with trolls hounding you and you are 10 times worse than they are with your ridiculous C&P. The cure is indeed worse than the disease. |
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