9 Inch or 8.8
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9 Inch or 8.8
I have a 9inch from a 70's truck that I was gonna cut to put in the 99. I got offered a great deal on an 8.8 out of an Explorer. Already has disc brakes and is 59.25 flange to flange. I plan on a DD/weekend drag racer. Trans is a 4L80E. Motor is a stock bottom LS1 with 5.3 heads, LS6 intake, full exhaust and a 150 or 200 shot. Thanks.
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I wanted a Mustang axle, but the one from the Explorer would be a freebie. I had never thought of welding the tubes on from the 10 bolt. I'll have to measure and see if they are a match.
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I say 8.8. Light and strong, it is a proven rear end time and time. I dont care too much for such a huge rear end that weighs more and bottoms out on my lowered car. I plan on fabricating a kit and selling 8.8 installs with and without a differential. Hopefully this will happen soon