D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
03-14-2006, 07:46 PM
#21
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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
>
>
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
>
>
03-14-2006, 08:16 PM
#22
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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
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
03-14-2006, 08:16 PM
#23
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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
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
03-14-2006, 08:16 PM
#24
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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
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
03-14-2006, 08:16 PM
#25
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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
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
03-14-2006, 08:52 PM
#26
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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$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
>> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
>> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
>> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I
>> can tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed.
>> Any thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> 97 TJ 4.0L
>>
>> 4 inch lift
>>
>> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>>
>> 33 BFG
>>
>> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>>
>>
>>
>> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>>
>>
>
>
Carl
"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:vtJRf.33555$%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$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
>> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
>> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
>> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I
>> can tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed.
>> Any thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> 97 TJ 4.0L
>>
>> 4 inch lift
>>
>> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>>
>> 33 BFG
>>
>> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>>
>>
>>
>> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>>
>>
>
>
03-14-2006, 08:52 PM
#27
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Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
I think you'll be happy. Don't worry about the c-clips.
Carl
"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:vtJRf.33555$%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$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
>> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
>> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
>> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I
>> can tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed.
>> Any thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> 97 TJ 4.0L
>>
>> 4 inch lift
>>
>> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>>
>> 33 BFG
>>
>> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>>
>>
>>
>> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>>
>>
>
>
Carl
"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:vtJRf.33555$%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$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
>> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
>> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
>> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I
>> can tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed.
>> Any thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> 97 TJ 4.0L
>>
>> 4 inch lift
>>
>> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>>
>> 33 BFG
>>
>> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>>
>>
>>
>> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>>
>>
>
>
03-14-2006, 08:52 PM
#28
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Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
I think you'll be happy. Don't worry about the c-clips.
Carl
"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:vtJRf.33555$%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$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
>> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
>> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
>> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I
>> can tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed.
>> Any thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> 97 TJ 4.0L
>>
>> 4 inch lift
>>
>> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>>
>> 33 BFG
>>
>> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>>
>>
>>
>> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>>
>>
>
>
Carl
"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:vtJRf.33555$%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$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
>> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
>> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
>> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I
>> can tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed.
>> Any thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> 97 TJ 4.0L
>>
>> 4 inch lift
>>
>> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>>
>> 33 BFG
>>
>> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>>
>>
>>
>> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>>
>>
>
>
03-14-2006, 08:52 PM
#29
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Re: D35 to Ford 8.8 rear end
I think you'll be happy. Don't worry about the c-clips.
Carl
"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:vtJRf.33555$%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$733.6398@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to upgrade the 97TJ rear end from the D35 to a
>> Ford 8.8, with welds on the axel tubes. Will take this from an Explorer
>> rear, gives me the pleasure of having disk brakes in the back while
>> keeping the same blot pattern, 5x4.5, as the TJ. The weak points as I
>> can tell are the 'C clips'. I could use a 'C clip" eliminator if needed.
>> Any thoughts on this subject or suggestions?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> 97 TJ 4.0L
>>
>> 4 inch lift
>>
>> 3.73 Gears, no lockers yet
>>
>> 33 BFG
>>
>> Short SYE, JB Conversions
>>
>>
>>
>> Pbarton@houston.rr.com
>>
>>
>
>
Carl
"pbarton" <pbarton@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:vtJRf.33555$%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
>>
>>
>
>
03-15-2006, 11:16 AM
#30
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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
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
