67 Fastback getting 8.8 rear

loganscuda said

I know there is an 8.8 Sticky thread but it is all over the place with info. You should have the admin move this to a how to article. This thread will make it a lot easier for people to do the 8.8 swap. Most don’t do because of the cutting and welding but the way you did by cutting the end off makes it a lot easier and worry free. When I cut and welded mine I was worried it would not be true. Nice job and great documentation.

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You are absolutely right about that - cutting and welding - That's my major hang-up! with never having welded before - well that and not having a tool that can cleanly cut to shorten the tube. ohhhhh and add to all of this that the local JY want upwards of $350 for an Explorer 8.8 - has completely detracted me for moving forward on doing this. However, this option looks more do-able. however I do have one question, maybe I missed something but did you measure and cut the almost 3" off the end of the tube or from the line you scribed?

Actually I have another question: what were the "PLUG" holes on the differential refilled or replugged with?