8.8 Ford rear going in Tuesday
02-22-2007, 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by fast01
If I could get one of these relatively cheap minus the torque arm mount..........
Hell, that's the easy part. 8.8's come that way. Most any late model ford cars with a v8 came with them. Dime a dozen.
02-22-2007, 01:50 AM
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I think that an 8.8 would be better suited for a guy that can weld and design a homemade 4 link set up. I have been thinking about this. I am not a good welder, but I have someone that is willing to help with the welding. I think that a 4 link could be done for about $1k with a decent used 8.8
02-22-2007, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Studytime
The 8.8" is a great rear, but it's really not worth the trouble. Also, welded mounts are known for their weakness.
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02-22-2007, 10:30 PM
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No, not for the most part. An 8.8" is a lot heavier than a stock 10-bolt (I know, I've built plenty of them and installed several), but also lighter than a 9" by some margin.
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02-23-2007, 07:22 AM
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One thing I don't hear too many people talk about is getting rid of the torque arm all together and making a 4 or 5 link setup on the F-bods. A built 8.8 and a 4 link setup in the car could be done cheaper than the 3 grand it takes to swap a torque arm 9" into the cars.
02-23-2007, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by turbotko
One thing I don't hear too many people talk about is getting rid of the torque arm all together and making a 4 or 5 link setup on the F-bods. A built 8.8 and a 4 link setup in the car could be done cheaper than the 3 grand it takes to swap a torque arm 9" into the cars.
02-23-2007, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Studytime
No, not for the most part. An 8.8" is a lot heavier than a stock 10-bolt (I know, I've built plenty of them and installed several), but also lighter than a 9" by some margin.
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02-23-2007, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
If you don't mind hacking the **** out of your car to do it...that's why you don't hear people talking about it. I don't want to drive around a science project...
made me laugh..
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02-26-2007, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Ace$nyper
Wow, I'm glad I found this thread, KOP is quite near me.
Next meet *some time in spring* i'd love to take a look under your car 347 fairless!
Next meet *some time in spring* i'd love to take a look under your car 347 fairless!
I have a Ford Motorsport rear end cover going on in the spring....
02-26-2007, 10:53 AM
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Looking at that aftermarket torque arm... why couldn't a person make something similar to the part that bolts onto where the rear cover mounts and then bring it underneath to where most people have welded their torque arm mounts? If done correctly, a person could almost have a torque arm mount that bolts on. Just an idea.
02-26-2007, 11:15 AM
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8.8 is a good rear end without a boubt,the GM 8.5" is just as durable(74-81) i have used them in plenty 3rd gen mods.my next rear swap will be on my 95z and will be the 8.5 along with G-force rear kit it just makes it easier to instal NO TQ ARM,using the g-force kit will allow you to instal virtually any rear end you want.JMO
http://www.g-forcesuspension.com/
http://www.g-forcesuspension.com/
