D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hi,

I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while keeping
the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I can tell are
the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed. Any thoughts
on this subject or suggestions?



Thanks,

Paul

97 TJ 4.0L

4 inch lift

3.73 Gears, no lockers yet

33 BFG

Short SYE, JB Conversions



Pbarton@houston.rr.com

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

What size tires are you running? Do you plan to lock it?

Carl

"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:lIrRf.17970$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I can
> tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed. Any
> thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
> 97 TJ 4.0L
>
> 4 inch lift
>
> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>
> 33 BFG
>
> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>
>
>
> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

What size tires are you running? Do you plan to lock it?

Carl

"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:lIrRf.17970$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I can
> tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed. Any
> thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
> 97 TJ 4.0L
>
> 4 inch lift
>
> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>
> 33 BFG
>
> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>
>
>
> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

What size tires are you running? Do you plan to lock it?

Carl

"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:lIrRf.17970$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I can
> tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed. Any
> thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
> 97 TJ 4.0L
>
> 4 inch lift
>
> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>
> 33 BFG
>
> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>
>
>
> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

What size tires are you running? Do you plan to lock it?

Carl

"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:lIrRf.17970$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I can
> tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed. Any
> thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
> 97 TJ 4.0L
>
> 4 inch lift
>
> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>
> 33 BFG
>
> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>
>
>
> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hi Paul,
The disk brake calipers should be able to hold the axle in as well
as a chained up log. If you were Mustang you would need the extra NHRA
approved retainers to be able to drag race.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

pbarton wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while keeping
> the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I can tell are
> the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed. Any thoughts
> on this subject or suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
> 97 TJ 4.0L
>
> 4 inch lift
>
> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>
> 33 BFG
>
> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>
> Pbarton@houston.rr.com

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hi Paul,
The disk brake calipers should be able to hold the axle in as well
as a chained up log. If you were Mustang you would need the extra NHRA
approved retainers to be able to drag race.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

pbarton wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while keeping
> the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I can tell are
> the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed. Any thoughts
> on this subject or suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
> 97 TJ 4.0L
>
> 4 inch lift
>
> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>
> 33 BFG
>
> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>
> Pbarton@houston.rr.com

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hi Paul,
The disk brake calipers should be able to hold the axle in as well
as a chained up log. If you were Mustang you would need the extra NHRA
approved retainers to be able to drag race.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

pbarton wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while keeping
> the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I can tell are
> the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed. Any thoughts
> on this subject or suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
> 97 TJ 4.0L
>
> 4 inch lift
>
> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>
> 33 BFG
>
> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>
> Pbarton@houston.rr.com

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hi Paul,
The disk brake calipers should be able to hold the axle in as well
as a chained up log. If you were Mustang you would need the extra NHRA
approved retainers to be able to drag race.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

pbarton wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while keeping
> the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I can tell are
> the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed. Any thoughts
> on this subject or suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
> 97 TJ 4.0L
>
> 4 inch lift
>
> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>
> 33 BFG
>
> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>
> Pbarton@houston.rr.com

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

I did the 8.8 swap

4.56 gears
Full Locker
No welds on axel tubes

Pros:
New Axle
Disc Brakes (may need new porportioning valve)


Cons:
emergency brake is much better but seems to stick at times...
Full Locker jumps from left to right... POWERTRAXX
could not sell my D35 to anyone! ;)


Brian Moga
Waxhaw.Net

On Tue, 14 Mar 2006, pbarton wrote:

> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 04:33:21 GMT
> From: pbarton <pbarton@houston.rr.com>
> Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
> Subject: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while keeping
> the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I can tell are
> the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed. Any thoughts
> on this subject or suggestions?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
> 97 TJ 4.0L
>
> 4 inch lift
>
> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>
> 33 BFG
>
> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>
>
>
> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

I did the 8.8 swap

4.56 gears
Full Locker
No welds on axel tubes

Pros:
New Axle
Disc Brakes (may need new porportioning valve)


Cons:
emergency brake is much better but seems to stick at times...
Full Locker jumps from left to right... POWERTRAXX
could not sell my D35 to anyone! ;)


Brian Moga
Waxhaw.Net

On Tue, 14 Mar 2006, pbarton wrote:

> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 04:33:21 GMT
> From: pbarton <pbarton@houston.rr.com>
> Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
> Subject: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while keeping
> the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I can tell are
> the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed. Any thoughts
> on this subject or suggestions?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
> 97 TJ 4.0L
>
> 4 inch lift
>
> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>
> 33 BFG
>
> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>
>
>
> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

I did the 8.8 swap

4.56 gears
Full Locker
No welds on axel tubes

Pros:
New Axle
Disc Brakes (may need new porportioning valve)


Cons:
emergency brake is much better but seems to stick at times...
Full Locker jumps from left to right... POWERTRAXX
could not sell my D35 to anyone! ;)


Brian Moga
Waxhaw.Net

On Tue, 14 Mar 2006, pbarton wrote:

> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 04:33:21 GMT
> From: pbarton <pbarton@houston.rr.com>
> Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
> Subject: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while keeping
> the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I can tell are
> the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed. Any thoughts
> on this subject or suggestions?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
> 97 TJ 4.0L
>
> 4 inch lift
>
> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>
> 33 BFG
>
> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>
>
>
> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

I did the 8.8 swap

4.56 gears
Full Locker
No welds on axel tubes

Pros:
New Axle
Disc Brakes (may need new porportioning valve)


Cons:
emergency brake is much better but seems to stick at times...
Full Locker jumps from left to right... POWERTRAXX
could not sell my D35 to anyone! ;)


Brian Moga
Waxhaw.Net

On Tue, 14 Mar 2006, pbarton wrote:

> Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 04:33:21 GMT
> From: pbarton <pbarton@houston.rr.com>
> Newsgroups: rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
> Subject: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while keeping
> the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I can tell are
> the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed. Any thoughts
> on this subject or suggestions?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
> 97 TJ 4.0L
>
> 4 inch lift
>
> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>
> 33 BFG
>
> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>
>
>
> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hi Carl,
I am currently running 33"BFG. I doubt if I will ever go bigger than
35". I currently do not have a locker in the TJ. Maybe I will get lucky
and find one for the 8.8inch. I think I should be able to get the stock
Limited Slip Diff that comes off the Explorer.
thanks,
paul


"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:d9OdnQ0CkdSCzYvZRVn-pw@comcast.com...
> What size tires are you running? Do you plan to lock it?
>
> Carl
>
> "pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:lIrRf.17970$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
>> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
>> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
>> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I
>> can tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed.
>> Any thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> 97 TJ 4.0L
>>
>> 4 inch lift
>>
>> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>>
>> 33 BFG
>>
>> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>>
>>
>>
>> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>>
>>
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hi Carl,
I am currently running 33"BFG. I doubt if I will ever go bigger than
35". I currently do not have a locker in the TJ. Maybe I will get lucky
and find one for the 8.8inch. I think I should be able to get the stock
Limited Slip Diff that comes off the Explorer.
thanks,
paul


"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:d9OdnQ0CkdSCzYvZRVn-pw@comcast.com...
> What size tires are you running? Do you plan to lock it?
>
> Carl
>
> "pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:lIrRf.17970$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
>> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
>> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
>> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I
>> can tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed.
>> Any thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> 97 TJ 4.0L
>>
>> 4 inch lift
>>
>> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>>
>> 33 BFG
>>
>> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>>
>>
>>
>> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>>
>>
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hi Carl,
I am currently running 33"BFG. I doubt if I will ever go bigger than
35". I currently do not have a locker in the TJ. Maybe I will get lucky
and find one for the 8.8inch. I think I should be able to get the stock
Limited Slip Diff that comes off the Explorer.
thanks,
paul


"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:d9OdnQ0CkdSCzYvZRVn-pw@comcast.com...
> What size tires are you running? Do you plan to lock it?
>
> Carl
>
> "pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:lIrRf.17970$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
>> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
>> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
>> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I
>> can tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed.
>> Any thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> 97 TJ 4.0L
>>
>> 4 inch lift
>>
>> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>>
>> 33 BFG
>>
>> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>>
>>
>>
>> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>>
>>
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hi Carl,
I am currently running 33"BFG. I doubt if I will ever go bigger than
35". I currently do not have a locker in the TJ. Maybe I will get lucky
and find one for the 8.8inch. I think I should be able to get the stock
Limited Slip Diff that comes off the Explorer.
thanks,
paul


"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:d9OdnQ0CkdSCzYvZRVn-pw@comcast.com...
> What size tires are you running? Do you plan to lock it?
>
> Carl
>
> "pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:lIrRf.17970$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
>> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
>> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
>> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I
>> can tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed.
>> Any thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> 97 TJ 4.0L
>>
>> 4 inch lift
>>
>> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>>
>> 33 BFG
>>
>> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>>
>>
>>
>> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>>
>>
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hi,
Thank you all for your feedback. Looks like I am not going off the deep
end by doing this conversion.
thanks,
paul


"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:lIrRf.17970$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I can
> tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed. Any
> thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
> 97 TJ 4.0L
>
> 4 inch lift
>
> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>
> 33 BFG
>
> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>
>
>
> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hi,
Thank you all for your feedback. Looks like I am not going off the deep
end by doing this conversion.
thanks,
paul


"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:lIrRf.17970$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I can
> tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed. Any
> thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
> 97 TJ 4.0L
>
> 4 inch lift
>
> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>
> 33 BFG
>
> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>
>
>
> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hi,
Thank you all for your feedback. Looks like I am not going off the deep
end by doing this conversion.
thanks,
paul


"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:lIrRf.17970$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I can
> tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed. Any
> thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
> 97 TJ 4.0L
>
> 4 inch lift
>
> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>
> 33 BFG
>
> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>
>
>
> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hi,
Thank you all for your feedback. Looks like I am not going off the deep
end by doing this conversion.
thanks,
paul


"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:lIrRf.17970$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I can
> tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed. Any
> thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul
>
> 97 TJ 4.0L
>
> 4 inch lift
>
> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>
> 33 BFG
>
> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>
>
>
> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hi Paul,
Or Ranger, that you're more likely to match your gear ratio and
limited slip: http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/88swap.html
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

pbarton wrote:
>
> Hi Carl,
> I am currently running 33"BFG. I doubt if I will ever go bigger than
> 35". I currently do not have a locker in the TJ. Maybe I will get lucky
> and find one for the 8.8inch. I think I should be able to get the stock
> Limited Slip Diff that comes off the Explorer.
> thanks,
> paul

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hi Paul,
Or Ranger, that you're more likely to match your gear ratio and
limited slip: http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/88swap.html
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

pbarton wrote:
>
> Hi Carl,
> I am currently running 33"BFG. I doubt if I will ever go bigger than
> 35". I currently do not have a locker in the TJ. Maybe I will get lucky
> and find one for the 8.8inch. I think I should be able to get the stock
> Limited Slip Diff that comes off the Explorer.
> thanks,
> paul

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hi Paul,
Or Ranger, that you're more likely to match your gear ratio and
limited slip: http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/88swap.html
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pbarton wrote:
>
> Hi Carl,
> I am currently running 33"BFG. I doubt if I will ever go bigger than
> 35". I currently do not have a locker in the TJ. Maybe I will get lucky
> and find one for the 8.8inch. I think I should be able to get the stock
> Limited Slip Diff that comes off the Explorer.
> thanks,
> paul

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hi Paul,
Or Ranger, that you're more likely to match your gear ratio and
limited slip: http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/88swap.html
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

pbarton wrote:
>
> Hi Carl,
> I am currently running 33"BFG. I doubt if I will ever go bigger than
> 35". I currently do not have a locker in the TJ. Maybe I will get lucky
> and find one for the 8.8inch. I think I should be able to get the stock
> Limited Slip Diff that comes off the Explorer.
> thanks,
> paul

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

I think you'll be happy. Don't worry about the c-clips.

Carl


"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:vtJRf.33555$%X2.2584@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Hi,
> Thank you all for your feedback. Looks like I am not going off the
> deep end by doing this conversion.
> thanks,
> paul
>
>
> "pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:lIrRf.17970$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
>> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
>> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
>> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I
>> can tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed.
>> Any thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> 97 TJ 4.0L
>>
>> 4 inch lift
>>
>> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>>
>> 33 BFG
>>
>> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>>
>>
>>
>> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>>
>>
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

I think you'll be happy. Don't worry about the c-clips.

Carl


"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:vtJRf.33555$%X2.2584@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Hi,
> Thank you all for your feedback. Looks like I am not going off the
> deep end by doing this conversion.
> thanks,
> paul
>
>
> "pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:lIrRf.17970$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
>> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
>> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
>> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I
>> can tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed.
>> Any thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> 97 TJ 4.0L
>>
>> 4 inch lift
>>
>> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>>
>> 33 BFG
>>
>> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>>
>>
>>
>> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>>
>>
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

I think you'll be happy. Don't worry about the c-clips.

Carl


"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:vtJRf.33555$%X2.2584@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Hi,
> Thank you all for your feedback. Looks like I am not going off the
> deep end by doing this conversion.
> thanks,
> paul
>
>
> "pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:lIrRf.17970$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
>> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
>> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
>> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I
>> can tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed.
>> Any thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> 97 TJ 4.0L
>>
>> 4 inch lift
>>
>> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>>
>> 33 BFG
>>
>> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>>
>>
>>
>> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>>
>>
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

I think you'll be happy. Don't worry about the c-clips.

Carl


"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:vtJRf.33555$%X2.2584@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Hi,
> Thank you all for your feedback. Looks like I am not going off the
> deep end by doing this conversion.
> thanks,
> paul
>
>
> "pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:lIrRf.17970$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
>> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
>> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
>> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I
>> can tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed.
>> Any thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> 97 TJ 4.0L
>>
>> 4 inch lift
>>
>> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>>
>> 33 BFG
>>
>> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>>
>>
>>
>> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>>
>>
>
>

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hey Bill, That install you pointed out looks kinda odd. It is showing
the pinion rotated up like you would do for a CV style driveshaft, but
the pinion on the Ford 8.8 however is offset from center about 1 1/2". I
would expect that one to shake like hell and eat U-joints. Parallel
shafts and simple U-joints would be the better bet.

--
jeff



L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Paul,
> Or Ranger, that you're more likely to match your gear ratio and
> limited slip: http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/88swap.html

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hey Bill, That install you pointed out looks kinda odd. It is showing
the pinion rotated up like you would do for a CV style driveshaft, but
the pinion on the Ford 8.8 however is offset from center about 1 1/2". I
would expect that one to shake like hell and eat U-joints. Parallel
shafts and simple U-joints would be the better bet.

--
jeff



L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Paul,
> Or Ranger, that you're more likely to match your gear ratio and
> limited slip: http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/88swap.html

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hey Bill, That install you pointed out looks kinda odd. It is showing
the pinion rotated up like you would do for a CV style driveshaft, but
the pinion on the Ford 8.8 however is offset from center about 1 1/2". I
would expect that one to shake like hell and eat U-joints. Parallel
shafts and simple U-joints would be the better bet.

--
jeff



L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Paul,
> Or Ranger, that you're more likely to match your gear ratio and
> limited slip: http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/88swap.html

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

Hey Bill, That install you pointed out looks kinda odd. It is showing
the pinion rotated up like you would do for a CV style driveshaft, but
the pinion on the Ford 8.8 however is offset from center about 1 1/2". I
would expect that one to shake like hell and eat U-joints. Parallel
shafts and simple U-joints would be the better bet.

--
jeff



L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> Hi Paul,
> Or Ranger, that you're more likely to match your gear ratio and
> limited slip: http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/88swap.html

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

The thing that has so far kept me from upgrading running gear and
suspension, aside from the fact that I don't really need it, is the desire
to avoid doing things wrong. There are so many ways, that you can screw
up...

Earle

"jeff" <jalowe44INVALID@hotmail.com.INVALID> wrote in message
news:p5XRf.18066$wH5.7210@trnddc02...
> Hey Bill, That install you pointed out looks kinda odd. It is showing
> the pinion rotated up like you would do for a CV style driveshaft, but
> the pinion on the Ford 8.8 however is offset from center about 1 1/2". I
> would expect that one to shake like hell and eat U-joints. Parallel
> shafts and simple U-joints would be the better bet.
>
> --
> jeff
>
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Hi Paul,
> > Or Ranger, that you're more likely to match your gear ratio and
> > limited slip: http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/88swap.html


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Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

The thing that has so far kept me from upgrading running gear and
suspension, aside from the fact that I don't really need it, is the desire
to avoid doing things wrong. There are so many ways, that you can screw
up...

Earle

"jeff" <jalowe44INVALID@hotmail.com.INVALID> wrote in message
news:p5XRf.18066$wH5.7210@trnddc02...
> Hey Bill, That install you pointed out looks kinda odd. It is showing
> the pinion rotated up like you would do for a CV style driveshaft, but
> the pinion on the Ford 8.8 however is offset from center about 1 1/2". I
> would expect that one to shake like hell and eat U-joints. Parallel
> shafts and simple U-joints would be the better bet.
>
> --
> jeff
>
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Hi Paul,
> > Or Ranger, that you're more likely to match your gear ratio and
> > limited slip: http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/88swap.html


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Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

The thing that has so far kept me from upgrading running gear and
suspension, aside from the fact that I don't really need it, is the desire
to avoid doing things wrong. There are so many ways, that you can screw
up...

Earle

"jeff" <jalowe44INVALID@hotmail.com.INVALID> wrote in message
news:p5XRf.18066$wH5.7210@trnddc02...
> Hey Bill, That install you pointed out looks kinda odd. It is showing
> the pinion rotated up like you would do for a CV style driveshaft, but
> the pinion on the Ford 8.8 however is offset from center about 1 1/2". I
> would expect that one to shake like hell and eat U-joints. Parallel
> shafts and simple U-joints would be the better bet.
>
> --
> jeff
>
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Hi Paul,
> > Or Ranger, that you're more likely to match your gear ratio and
> > limited slip: http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/88swap.html


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Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

The thing that has so far kept me from upgrading running gear and
suspension, aside from the fact that I don't really need it, is the desire
to avoid doing things wrong. There are so many ways, that you can screw
up...

Earle

"jeff" <jalowe44INVALID@hotmail.com.INVALID> wrote in message
news:p5XRf.18066$wH5.7210@trnddc02...
> Hey Bill, That install you pointed out looks kinda odd. It is showing
> the pinion rotated up like you would do for a CV style driveshaft, but
> the pinion on the Ford 8.8 however is offset from center about 1 1/2". I
> would expect that one to shake like hell and eat U-joints. Parallel
> shafts and simple U-joints would be the better bet.
>
> --
> jeff
>
>
>
> L.W.(ßill) ------ III wrote:
> > Hi Paul,
> > Or Ranger, that you're more likely to match your gear ratio and
> > limited slip: http://www.geocities.com/yj3qtr_ton/88swap.html


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Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

That's why my nine inch axles are different lengths:
http://www.----------.com/9axles.jpg Ever since my first race car:
http://www.----------.com/dragster.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

jeff wrote:
>
> Hey Bill, That install you pointed out looks kinda odd. It is showing
> the pinion rotated up like you would do for a CV style driveshaft, but
> the pinion on the Ford 8.8 however is offset from center about 1 1/2". I
> would expect that one to shake like hell and eat U-joints. Parallel
> shafts and simple U-joints would be the better bet.
>
> --
> jeff

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

That's why my nine inch axles are different lengths:
http://www.----------.com/9axles.jpg Ever since my first race car:
http://www.----------.com/dragster.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

jeff wrote:
>
> Hey Bill, That install you pointed out looks kinda odd. It is showing
> the pinion rotated up like you would do for a CV style driveshaft, but
> the pinion on the Ford 8.8 however is offset from center about 1 1/2". I
> would expect that one to shake like hell and eat U-joints. Parallel
> shafts and simple U-joints would be the better bet.
>
> --
> jeff

Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
 

That's why my nine inch axles are different lengths:
http://www.----------.com/9axles.jpg Ever since my first race car:
http://www.----------.com/dragster.jpg
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

jeff wrote:
>
> Hey Bill, That install you pointed out looks kinda odd. It is showing
> the pinion rotated up like you would do for a CV style driveshaft, but
> the pinion on the Ford 8.8 however is offset from center about 1 1/2". I
> would expect that one to shake like hell and eat U-joints. Parallel
> shafts and simple U-joints would be the better bet.
>
> --
> jeff