cantfind2nd

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Made a little progress on the new 8.8 build .... finally. Explorer 8.8 , explorer axle tubes , narrowed 3.5 each side from stock f body , car is mini tubbed. 31 spline locker and axles. Using explorer disc brakes , 15x10 3.5 bs billet specialties. Car currently has an 8.8 just making a nicer , stronger one using the hiltsy mount.

Hulkls1

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Where did u get the torque arm mount

cantfind2nd

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On here from hiltsy855 he makes them. Works on explorer or ranger rear end.

Hulkls1

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Can u use a mig welder on it?

cantfind2nd

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Mig the bracket together,then I used arc welder with nickle rod to weld the bracket to the housing , pre heating with a torch and post cooling the housing. They sell nickle mig wire but its crazy expensive .

Hulkls1

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I just got the Maximum Motorsports Torque-arm suspension system.

cantfind2nd

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That only works on fox body 8.8

hiltsy855

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Nice work! I like your shock / spring / LCA brackets. What software package did you use to design them?

cantfind2nd

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Thanks , but I didn't design them bought them from www.racecraft.com . They are for a 9 inch 3 or 3.25 inch tubes. They are really nice and around $235 ....

hiltsy855

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My bad. Didn't read the title! What axles are you using?

cantfind2nd

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I narrowed the long side and I'm using two short side 8.8 explorer axles. I will eventually weld on 9 inch ends and have axles built maybe 35 spline with spool. Maybe going turbo and giving up the nitrous set up.

hiltsy855

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Great idea, I wish I had thought of that. I could have bought custom wheels for the price of my wheels + axles. Being 31 spline I'm sure the axles will hold up to a lot of abuse.

cantfind2nd

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How wide is yours backing plate to backing plate? I run 15 x 10 3.5 bs wheels tuck a 275 60 15 mt pretty easy room for a 325... I ran same set up last year went 1.5 & 1.6 60 ft on same set up , just liked your mount so much I decided to build a better 8.8 with it.

hiltsy855

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Let's see those new pics! I still have the short Exploder axle from my build if you need one.

cantfind2nd

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I have like 4 explorer 8.8s lol but thanks.I started hoarding them.

hiltsy855

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I'm gonna cry. My 8.8 is 62.75" axle flange to axle flange. I could have used 2 of the long Exploder axles (30.5") for 61.875" axle-to-axle or 2 short Exploder axles for 56.125" axle-to-axle. My mini tubs fit 345 tires with lots of clearance.

Nice 60'. Is your car M6 or auto? Do you run at Cedar Falls?

cantfind2nd

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That sucks , would of saved a few dollars. I have tons of room , I bought narrow offset lower control arms but didn't really need them. Did you have to order custom wheels? My car was a M6 its now th400 4k stall transbrake. Heads,cam,nitrous ls1. Ive always just gone to Eddyville raceway,but would love to try Cederfalls.

hiltsy855

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I made my own LCAs and moved them inboard about 1 1/2", the 345s tuck in nicely. I used Corvette Spyder 19 x 12 knock-off wheels and they were relatively cheap. I went to Cedar Falls years ago when I had my old Super Gas Firebird. I recall it was a nice track but the shut down was really short for a 9 sec. car LOL.

cantfind2nd

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We may have to meet up at cederfalls sometime. Thats if my turd ever gets finished.lol I may need another mount from you , my buddy wants to build a 8.8 out of my junk collection.

BMR Tech2

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I like how you did this. I hated the idea of having to cut up my 10 bolt, or getting a donor axle to swap mine. So for about the same money as a donor axle I can use all new bracketry. Seems like 8.8 swaps are getting easier and easier