8.8 Rear End Build
12-23-2011, 03:48 PM
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8.8 Rear End Build Hey guys heres the story, I have seen this done alot and I have a guy thats willing to fab up an 8.8 for my TA. What I need are the specifics on each detail step on how to build this, dimensions, part numbers, etc. All help is MUCH appericated! Trying to give this guy as much help as I can. I thought there use to be a sticky on a step by step build of an 8.8? Thanks guys!
12-25-2011, 11:54 AM
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Cant find any except the few in the threads, thats why I asked for anyone to help cause Im tryin to make it easy as possible on my guy building it for me.
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The guy building it for you should be able to take the measurements from your current rear end and build it if he has any kind of fabrication background. The 8.8 is not a widely popular build, and is usually limited to people have the resources and skills available to them. I'm currently in the parts buying process of mine, but I'm going the custom route with Ford 9" ends, drag brakes and a torque arm mount designed and built by a member on here.
Keep in mind that the center section of an 8.8 is ductile iron and cont be welded to properly with regular welding wire. This causes a lot of issues when it comes to the torque arm mount.
Keep in mind that the center section of an 8.8 is ductile iron and cont be welded to properly with regular welding wire. This causes a lot of issues when it comes to the torque arm mount.
01-15-2012, 12:47 PM
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Keep the distance from the axle flange to the housing flange the same at all costs. All other measures have a little room for error. If that one is off you will constantly drag one side of your brakes. TA mount angle isnt a huge deal either. Stock is set to 0* which isnt ideal either, found that out with my swap. Adjustable TA makes it all better
