Ford rear ends (8.8 or 9in) - Page 2

BAD BOB · 02-02-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MonteC

spool?

no turbo just nitrous

Joker · 02-02-2011, 10:06 PM

Dont forget, with the 9inch rear you have to change your drive shaft, so there is another $300 or so

MonteC · 02-02-2011, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAD BOB

no turbo just nitrous

lol.

Spool seems too much for Matts daily driver. Unless he doesnt plan on daily driving...

gearmesh, inc. · 02-02-2011, 10:28 PM

Strength-wise, a GM car 12 bolt is on equal ground with a Ford 8.8. They both actually use the same rear pinion bearing. There is a difference between the car version 12 bolts and the truck version 12 bolts. The car 12 bolt is more desirable because it uses a larger diameter pinion shaft. The truck 12 bolts are not as strong as the car ones.

4x4 Ranger 8.8s had 31 spline axles, whereas the 2wd ones had 28 spline axles. 3.73 was a popular ratio among the 4x4 Rangers. Full size truck 8.8s were all 31 spline with bigger carrier bearings and larger carrier internals.

chrisheltra · 02-02-2011, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearmesh, inc.

Strength-wise, a GM car 12 bolt is on equal ground with a Ford 8.8. They both actually use the same rear pinion bearing. There is a difference between the car version 12 bolts and the truck version 12 bolts. The car 12 bolt is more desirable because it uses a larger diameter pinion shaft. The truck 12 bolts are not as strong as the car ones.

4x4 Ranger 8.8s had 31 spline axles, whereas the 2wd ones had 28 spline axles. 3.73 was a popular ratio among the 4x4 Rangers. Full size truck 8.8s were all 31 spline with bigger carrier bearings and larger carrier internals.

LXtasy · 02-02-2011, 10:38 PM

Only the fx4 rangers came with 31 spline axles in 8.8. The 4.0 v6 rangers came with an 8.8 but only 38 spline.

Explorers all had 31 spline axles.

Rangers are 56-1/2 inches (1990-1992)wms 58-1/2 inches (1993-2009)wms
and the explorers are 59 1/2" wms .

I hate to disagree with you Gerald. But everywhere I have searched that is the info on the 8.8 in ranger/explorers I have found when doing the swap for the s-series

slowgreen99 · 02-02-2011, 10:40 PM

Older rangers that are 4x4 had a 3.73 option too. Not just FX4. My Explorer axles had 3.55s. Its was a 91 Eddie Bauer 4x4.

FWIW

Matts94Z28 · 02-02-2011, 11:09 PM

Thanks for all the info guys! Tyler... let me know how much you want for a housing.

Matts94Z28 · 02-03-2011, 01:55 AM

Spraker racing enterprises out of Mooresville NC sent me this e-mail.

A HOUSING AND AXLE PACKAGE WITH MOSER 31 SPLINE AXLES BRAND NEW HOUSING AND LARGE WEB CENTER WITH DOM TUBES BILLETT HOUSING ENDS 5 ON 4 3/4 BC SET UP TO ACCEPT YOUR BRAKES WITH A TORQUE ARM MOUNT IS 995.00. WE ALSO CAN SUPPLY 3RD MEMBERS AND BRAKE PACKAGES. CALL US TOLL FREE AT 877-273-6369.

98Camarod · 02-03-2011, 07:42 AM

^^housing and axle packages for a moser were the same price from bob at epp when I bought mine. I ended up getting the moser 35 spline with nodular moser center section for 2100 shipped, but I have a spool.

My gripe with the spool is that there is no chance in driving in the rain over 20mph.

98Camarod · 02-03-2011, 04:09 PM

check this out:
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/parts-...rims-more.html

Harry · 02-03-2011, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LXtasy

Only the fx4 rangers came with 31 spline axles in 8.8. The 4.0 v6 rangers came with an 8.8 but only 38 spline.

Explorers all had 31 spline axles.

Rangers are 56-1/2 inches (1990-1992)wms 58-1/2 inches (1993-2009)wms
and the explorers are 59 1/2" wms .

I hate to disagree with you Gerald. But everywhere I have searched that is the info on the 8.8 in ranger/explorers I have found when doing the swap for the s-series

Wow 38 spline. That must have been the High Torque model Ranger.

Matts94Z28 · 02-03-2011, 11:02 PM

I think I am just going to order a strange s60 through HHP. Now I just need march to get here so I can claim the other half of my bonus.

RobertHolton1 · 02-04-2011, 12:29 AM

ten bolt would last, just need to get somebody to set them up that knows what they are doing, ive seen people go plenty fast with a ten bolt

Matts94Z28 · 02-04-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RobertHolton1

ten bolt would last, just need to get somebody to set them up that knows what they are doing, ive seen people go plenty fast with a ten bolt

Ehhh... I wouldn't trust one. People break them in the street.

Carlrx7 · 02-04-2011, 12:48 AM

i think you need a truck rear. lol

Matts94Z28 · 02-04-2011, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carlrx7

i think you need a truck rear. lol

Can I get that from Summit or Jegs? I heard that's where all the bad ass truck guys shop!

94zson · 02-04-2011, 07:40 AM

sac up and go buy a housing and axles(9") and save your pennies by going and getting a junkyard pumpkin with the gears that you want and rebuild it.

at the most you will have to buy a rebuild kit and a locker!!! as long as you inspect it.

98nbmz · 02-04-2011, 11:13 AM

S60 is a heavy bitch!

98nbmz · 02-04-2011, 11:14 AM

This is what i'm saving up for.
http://www.midwestchassis.com/products.html

02-02-2011, 10:28 PM	#24
gearmesh, inc. creepy azz cracka Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 1,587	Strength-wise, a GM car 12 bolt is on equal ground with a Ford 8.8. They both actually use the same rear pinion bearing. There is a difference between the car version 12 bolts and the truck version 12 bolts. The car 12 bolt is more desirable because it uses a larger diameter pinion shaft. The truck 12 bolts are not as strong as the car ones. 4x4 Ranger 8.8s had 31 spline axles, whereas the 2wd ones had 28 spline axles. 3.73 was a popular ratio among the 4x4 Rangers. Full size truck 8.8s were all 31 spline with bigger carrier bearings and larger carrier internals. __________________ "I came into this world kicking, screaming,and covered in someone else's blood, I have no problem leaving the same way!" ÔÇ£If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. ThatÔÇÖs ridiculous. If I have a gun, what in the hell do I have to be paranoid about?ÔÇØ -Clint Smith, Thunder Ranch.

02-02-2011, 10:38 PM	#26
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	Only the fx4 rangers came with 31 spline axles in 8.8. The 4.0 v6 rangers came with an 8.8 but only 38 spline. Explorers all had 31 spline axles. Rangers are 56-1/2 inches (1990-1992)wms 58-1/2 inches (1993-2009)wms and the explorers are 59 1/2" wms . I hate to disagree with you Gerald. But everywhere I have searched that is the info on the 8.8 in ranger/explorers I have found when doing the swap for the s-series __________________

02-02-2011, 10:40 PM	#27
slowgreen99 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 7,740	Older rangers that are 4x4 had a 3.73 option too. Not just FX4. My Explorer axles had 3.55s. Its was a 91 Eddie Bauer 4x4. FWIW __________________ M.R.E. Bad Bob Motorsports

02-02-2011, 11:09 PM	#28
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	Thanks for all the info guys! Tyler... let me know how much you want for a housing. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

02-03-2011, 01:55 AM	#29
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	Spraker racing enterprises out of Mooresville NC sent me this e-mail. A HOUSING AND AXLE PACKAGE WITH MOSER 31 SPLINE AXLES BRAND NEW HOUSING AND LARGE WEB CENTER WITH DOM TUBES BILLETT HOUSING ENDS 5 ON 4 3/4 BC SET UP TO ACCEPT YOUR BRAKES WITH A TORQUE ARM MOUNT IS 995.00. WE ALSO CAN SUPPLY 3RD MEMBERS AND BRAKE PACKAGES. CALL US TOLL FREE AT 877-273-6369. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

02-02-2011, 10:06 PM	#22
Joker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 381	Dont forget, with the 9inch rear you have to change your drive shaft, so there is another $300 or so

02-03-2011, 07:42 AM	#30
98Camarod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 1,525	^^housing and axle packages for a moser were the same price from bob at epp when I bought mine. I ended up getting the moser 35 spline with nodular moser center section for 2100 shipped, but I have a spool. My gripe with the spool is that there is no chance in driving in the rain over 20mph.

02-03-2011, 04:09 PM	#31
98Camarod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 1,525	check this out: http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/parts-...rims-more.html

02-03-2011, 11:02 PM	#33
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	I think I am just going to order a strange s60 through HHP. Now I just need march to get here so I can claim the other half of my bonus. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

02-04-2011, 12:29 AM	#34
RobertHolton1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Moncks Corner Posts: 937	ten bolt would last, just need to get somebody to set them up that knows what they are doing, ive seen people go plenty fast with a ten bolt

02-04-2011, 12:48 AM	#36
Carlrx7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ladson,SC Posts: 3,813	i think you need a truck rear. lol __________________ Dark Aladdin

02-04-2011, 07:40 AM	#38
94zson Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ladson Posts: 632	sac up and go buy a housing and axles(9") and save your pennies by going and getting a junkyard pumpkin with the gears that you want and rebuild it. at the most you will have to buy a rebuild kit and a locker!!! as long as you inspect it.

02-04-2011, 11:13 AM	#39
98nbmz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ridgeville Posts: 1,167	S60 is a heavy bitch! __________________

02-04-2011, 11:14 AM	#40
98nbmz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ridgeville Posts: 1,167	This is what i'm saving up for. http://www.midwestchassis.com/products.html __________________