In the middle of 8.8 build
In the middle of 8.8 build Got a problem I'm hoping someone can help me with. I am in the process of an 8.8 build with the larger Explorer rear. I have sleeves machined down and have already made my truing bar on the lathe. My problem lies in that I have misplaced my measurements for the 10 bolt and 8.8, and the tubes are already cut off both rears. I have searched on the forums, but find conflicting numbers. Im not sure if this is because some guys are running LT-1 rears and others LS-1 or if that even matters. I have the LS1 and what Im hoping is can someone tell me the measurements I need for axle tube length on each side? Maybe tip to tip or tip to housing, also perch to perch. Any or all of these so I can get back on track and have the rear centered and trued up under the car. Thanks in advance!!
Got a problem I'm hoping someone can help me with. I am in the process of an 8.8 build with the larger Explorer rear. I have sleeves machined down and have already made my truing bar on the lathe. My problem lies in that I have misplaced my measurements for the 10 bolt and 8.8, and the tubes are already cut off both rears. I have searched on the forums, but find conflicting numbers. Im not sure if this is because some guys are running LT-1 rears and others LS-1 or if that even matters. I have the LS1 and what Im hoping is can someone tell me the measurements I need for axle tube length on each side? Maybe tip to tip or tip to housing, also perch to perch. Any or all of these so I can get back on track and have the rear centered and trued up under the car. Thanks in advance!!
if so, all you need is a measurement of how far the axle sticks out of the tube to make the brakes work right. then just stick the axle in, pop on the c-clip, seat it, and you should be able to find your measurement.
i have mine, but they are for a 3rd gen width...sorry
It doesnt have the carrier in it at the moment. hiltsy, It would, but I literally have no numbers to go off of now that my notepad mysteriously grew legs and walked off!! So unless I go buy another 10 bolt to measure off of, or find a random ls1 car sitting around, all I have is you guys to possibly help me out. Thanks!
BTW- I am unsing the exploder 31 spline rear..
BTW- I am unsing the exploder 31 spline rear..
Well if the stock 10-bolt axle is 32", and I believe the 10-bolt cross-pin is 3/4", then the 10-bolt is 64 3/4" axle-flange to axle-flange since the c-clip axles ride against the pin. Just do the math to find the housing width. You'll need to install the 8.8 carrier and measure from the cross-pin to locate the housing ends.
