Gears & Axles Driveshafts | Rearends | Differentials | Gears | 12 Bolt | 9 Inch | Dana

ford explorer 8.8

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 05:19 PM
  #1  
white95gt's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: dalton ga
Default ford explorer 8.8

I have a 8.8 out of a ford explorer that I am wanting to put under a car when I get one. I got it free and I'm gonna rebuild the limited slip and order Moser axle shafts with the 5x4.75 bolt pattern. What do y'all thank about the 8.8? I know its not the best but hey its free and has already had new rotors pads and brake lines on it
Reply
Old Jun 6, 2013 | 07:43 PM
  #2  
S10xGN's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,782
Likes: 7
From: Port Neches, TX
Default

They're great except for the c-clips. If you're changing axles, you could upgrade to 9" Torino ends and not have to worry.
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 03:27 PM
  #3  
white95gt's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: dalton ga
Default

Originally Posted by S10xGN
They're great except for the c-clips. If you're changing axles, you could upgrade to 9" Torino ends and not have to worry.
i would get the c-clip eliminators when i ordered the axles from moser
Reply
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 07:13 PM
  #4  
S10xGN's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,782
Likes: 7
From: Port Neches, TX
Default

Originally Posted by white95gt
i would get the c-clip eliminators when i ordered the axles from moser
New ends are $80 vs $200 for the eliminators. Eliminators are a known and chronic leak source. Call Moser and see what they think...
Reply
Old Jun 9, 2013 | 07:58 PM
  #5  
cantfind2nd's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (24)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 265
Likes: 0
From: Boone Iowa
Default

What car are you wanting to put it under? Also they dont make c clip eliminators for an explorer 8.8 as far as I know(mustang ones wont work) , I looked a while back when I did my 8.8.
Reply
Old Jun 9, 2013 | 11:02 PM
  #6  
BRUTL's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (27)
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 218
Likes: 1
From: Murfreesboro, TN (Nashville)
Default

just gonna have to find someone that can weld with nickel rod to get a torque arm mount on there, center section is iron and isnt just your regular ol' mig welding job.
Reply
Old Jun 15, 2013 | 01:10 PM
  #7  
white95gt's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: dalton ga
Default

Originally Posted by cantfind2nd
What car are you wanting to put it under? Also they dont make c clip eliminators for an explorer 8.8 as far as I know(mustang ones wont work) , I looked a while back when I did my 8.8.
unsure at the moment, ive had the axle for a year now got it through a trade. fixing to start building something though. If it comes down to it ill put 9" outters on the axle.
Reply
Old Jun 15, 2013 | 01:12 PM
  #8  
white95gt's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From: dalton ga
Default

Originally Posted by BRUTL
just gonna have to find someone that can weld with nickel rod to get a torque arm mount on there, center section is iron and isnt just your regular ol' mig welding job.
im gonna fabricate something for the arm mount. I can do all the welding myself. I know how to weld with arc and mig and im fixing to teach myself to tig
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:58 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE