8.8 Build Questions (Need Answers)
04-19-2009, 09:00 PM
#1
8.8 Build Questions (Need Answers) I am about to purchase an 8.8 with 4.10's, exact spec's are unknown. The rear end is under a first gen right now, its a roller project, he wants to go independent rear, it has little or no miles. The only problem is that it's set up for a 4 link, I'll be letting him keep the links and ladder bar's. I REALLY REALLY want to retain my e-brake and ABS. It does come with some mustang calipers.
My question and problems start here;
Can I re-use stock brackets off my 10bolt?
If its narrowed.. how will I know? (What are stock dimensions)
How narrowed can it be before I have to modify my suspension setup (I want to make this as simple as possible)
I want to retain the Ford axles for this reason:
I traded my C5z06 motorsports for the TT2's (front are chevy pattern) that were going to be ran on the 1st gen, the offset for the rear is massive, lets say they stuck out about 6 inches when bolted to my 10bolt (with 1 inch adapter/spacer)
Will I have to minitub?
Driveshaft length? Will I have to get one made?
If it's narrowed a whole lot.. would an LCA like one of these work (excuse the choppy ms paint work)
Your input will be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance for all who reply.
My question and problems start here;
Can I re-use stock brackets off my 10bolt?
If its narrowed.. how will I know? (What are stock dimensions)
How narrowed can it be before I have to modify my suspension setup (I want to make this as simple as possible)
I want to retain the Ford axles for this reason:
I traded my C5z06 motorsports for the TT2's (front are chevy pattern) that were going to be ran on the 1st gen, the offset for the rear is massive, lets say they stuck out about 6 inches when bolted to my 10bolt (with 1 inch adapter/spacer)
Will I have to minitub?
Driveshaft length? Will I have to get one made?
If it's narrowed a whole lot.. would an LCA like one of these work (excuse the choppy ms paint work)
Your input will be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance for all who reply.
Last edited by Neenjah; 04-19-2009 at 09:10 PM.
04-21-2009, 06:42 PM
#5
Ahh I see what our up to here. Its a lot of work to make these a bolt in deal and by the looks of it seeing as it was already modded for a leaf spring car AND shortened I'd say this one is a lot more work than starting from scratch. There is literally nothing from a 1st gen in terms of rear suspension thats the same as fourth gens. Sorry to rain on your parade dude but pass on this
04-21-2009, 09:40 PM
#6
I built my own , by cutting the axle tubs off my 10 bolt and welded them to a 8.8 center section and made a torque arm bracket and had Mossier make a set of axles will ford 31 spline and GM bolt pattern with abs reluctor rings . I all so used the stock length drive shaft
