... Had the drivers side tube shortened 3", now the extra passenger side axle will fit. gives 56 1/2" from brake drum to drum. Had the same guy weld on the perches at 43". ....
Busted Knuckles,
A buddy has a 8.8 out of a late 90's Explorer (disc, limited slip, 3.73) that seems like it would work well but I'm trying to figure out your math. If I just cut the drivers side and use a spare pax side axle doesn't that center the pinion? My 7.25 has the pinion offset approx 2" towards the pax side which is where it needs to be to line up with the tranny. Where does your pinion line up now?