8.8 swap

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Looking these u bolts now that have different lengths what length do I need?
 
Mostly ready to install. Used rattle can flat black cause its what I have a lot of. This one needed axle seals, axles, calipers, rotors and pads. No driveshaft work since its replacing an 8.25. Still a deal!
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An 8.8 and a 8.25 take the same length driveshaft?
 
Custom shock plates for 8.8 and 8.75 axle. I have 1 set for sale in the brakes steering suspension sale forum. Enough room for the nuts so they dont hit the end flanges

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An 8.8 and a 8.25 take the same length driveshaft?


I put a 8.8 in my 87 dakota, Best I remember, the 8.8 was about 1/2 shorter.... I ended up using a new driveshaft because My trans was a little shorter as well....
But as said, the stock driveshaft should be fine with the correct u-joint, but if you want a little longer, you may consider something like this
JEGS 60620 Mustang Driveshaft Spacer | eBay
 
Anyone have any idea how the explorer driveshaft length compares to an a body/slant 6/7.25 driveshaft?
 
Anyone have any idea how the explorer driveshaft length compares to an a body/slant 6/7.25 driveshaft?
Like the actual length of the driveshaft from an explorer? I'm not sure but I'm not sure you would get the 904 yolk to fit a explorer driveshaft
 
Like the actual length of the driveshaft from an explorer? I'm not sure but I'm not sure you would get the 904 yolk to fit a explorer driveshaft
Just occurred to me I can crawl under the car with a tape. Gonna grab an 8.8 from salvage soon. Thought I remember someone saying stock drive shaft is a little short but usable. I'm imagining that means the Ford driveshaft is a little longer, and maybe I could use it to move my wheel placement back a hair.
 
Just occurred to me I can crawl under the car with a tape. Gonna grab an 8.8 from salvage soon. Thought I remember someone saying stock drive shaft is a little short but usable. I'm imagining that means the Ford driveshaft is a little longer, and maybe I could use it to move my wheel placement back a hair.
I'm hoping to have my engine and transmission in my car soon and will have to measure for mine I'm expecting to have to shorten it but hoping I won't have too. Lol I have two driveshafts to choose from
 
I'm hoping to have my engine and transmission in my car soon and will have to measure for mine I'm expecting to have to shorten it but hoping I won't have too. Lol I have two driveshafts to choose from
I'm starting with the rear end because they're so cheap and plentiful. Gonna be driving around with an 8.8 behind a 170 until I build the swap motor. Can't hurt to grab the explorer driveshaft.
 
I'm starting with the rear end because they're so cheap and plentiful. Gonna be driving around with an 8.8 behind a 170 until I build the swap motor. Can't hurt to grab the explorer driveshaft.
Yep I got two of them for 200 bucks. I used the short axle and the calipers and some other parts off the the extra one and still have an extra housing and diff if I ever need it. I may end up reusing the ring and pinion out of the spare one but will have to buy another carrier it is a open diff if I ever need to build the spare.
 
Just use the ford 8.8 bolt on yoke that mates to the pinion flange. Get a 457C universal joint that fits the ford yoke and chrysler driveshaft.
 
Has anybody used the 90 Ranger 8.8 with the big brakes shortened on the driver side to the 95 short axle length? Are my calculations correct that it would have a 1" right pinion offset, 54.5" width, and 1/2" between backing plate and spring?
 
Has anybody used the 90 Ranger 8.8 with the big brakes shortened on the driver side to the 95 short axle length? Are my calculations correct that it would have a 1" right pinion offset, 54.5" width, and 1/2" between backing plate and spring?
Most rangers 8.8's us the 27 (EDIT: 28 Spline) spline smaller axles. I would check that before using it.
 
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