nates 8.8 build on the cheap, yeah right

**Nates93yj** · 03-18-2009, 05:29 PM

Alright my dad gave me the okay to start the 8.8. im just trying to build an 8.8 with 4:10s or 4:11s what ever they come in and open carrier.Just trying to get it under my jeep. My dad got the 8.8 a couple of years ago and never put it in his, so i bought a jeep and im puting a Rough Country 2.5 Lift in so he said we might as well through the 8.8 in there

. I about wet my self but the reality hit when it had 2:73 gears

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Mustang 8.8 FREE
(I know it is 28 spline but stronger that the d35 see below)
coursety of the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section
COT: Continuous output torque rating
MOT: Maximum output torque rating
Numbers from January edition of Fourwheeler, page 60.
Dana 35 rear axle COT: 870 MOT: 3480
Dana 44 rear axle COT: 1100 MOT: 4460
Ford 8.8 28spline COT: 1250 MOT: 4600
Ford 8.8 31spline COT: 1360 MOT: 5100
Dana60 semifloat COT: 1500 MOT: 5500

here it is

Help Me, or any problems i should watch out for before hand. So if you see anything wrong be sure to tell me.
never have ever done this

TheRealOldjeep · 03-18-2009, 05:35 PM

The free isn't worth it. For $99-$150 you can buy one that already has 4:10 gears in it and 31 spline shafts.

Go to www.car-part.com and look one up. There are many near you for $150. Cheaper if you have a u-pull.

**jbolty** · 03-18-2009, 05:39 PM

Keep looking. Unless you can re-gear it yourself it will cost a pile of $$ and end up only a little better than what you have.

Is it even the right width?

**Nates93yj** · 03-18-2009, 05:44 PM

i look to see if there worth it
yeah i think its the right width and i can regear it myself and the help of my dad

**Joe Dillard** · 03-18-2009, 05:49 PM

If it were me - I'd look into selling it & then buying an Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer/Mazda Navajo 8.8.

If you decide to keep it - take a look in these areas & correct where necessary.

Wheel studs. Make sure they aren't too long or too short
WMS-WMS. Check to see if it's close to what you want
When its apart getting regeared, weld the axle tubes to the center section
When it's apart, install new axle seals & outer axle bearings
Rebuild/replace the calipers, pads, rotors
Sand/wire wheel that beyotch down & get some paint on it

Install a diff guard/cover. The factory one is foil thin
Toss the tone ring in the nearest dumpster
Remount the axle breather to the top of the tube if you wish so its out of harms way
I have no idea if it has an LSD, or if you're planning on keeping it, but if you do, fill it with the proper fluid
Use a master install kit when regearing

Or...like I said earlier, just get one from out of one of the vehicles I mentioned with 4.10's installed. Much easier.

TheRealOldjeep · 03-18-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nates93yj

i look to see if there worth it
yeah i think its the right width and i can regear it myself and the help of my dad

And regearing it yourself will still cost more than just buying an explorer rear that has the right gears and 31 spline shafts. Use the mustang rear as a boat anchor and you'll be money and time ahead.

**Nates93yj** · 03-18-2009, 05:53 PM

i know what you guys mean i found one for $100 with 44,000 miles on with 4:10s out of a 2000 explorer
that might be the one, you guys are so much help. yes i dont really need 31 spline because 31s are probably the biggest ill go, but if thats cheap then i will just get factory explorer 8.8. thanks again

**jbolty** · 03-18-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nates93yj

i look to see if there worth it
yeah i think its the right width and i can regear it myself and the help of my dad

unless you can get new gears and a new carrier for free, still not worth it.

**Nates93yj** · 03-18-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRealOldjeep

And regearing it yourself will still cost more than just buying an explorer rear that has the right gears and 31 spline shafts. Use the mustang rear as a boat anchor and you'll be money and time ahead.

i might just scrap it in that case but it still my dads

**Joe Dillard** · 03-18-2009, 05:57 PM

Are begining to see why your Dad didn't install it in his?

**Nates93yj** · 03-18-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dillard

Are begining to see why your Dad didn't install it in his?

no hes got 2 ford 9 inches to chose from and front dana 44 to put in his

that would be over kill for me

PILL · 03-18-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nates93yj

no hes got 2 ford 9 inches to chose from and front dana 44 to put in his

that would be over kill for me

You'll want to go bigger, besides if you can overbuild something while keeping it just as cheap and easy why wouldn't you?

**Nates93yj** · 03-18-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PILL

You'll want to go bigger, besides if you can overbuild something while keeping it just as cheap and easy why wouldn't you?

because there his axles and its my first vehicle and just want to get to drive my jeep. Right now i wont have my jeep done in time for my bday, it will be a couple months after wards. high school kid+31s+4cylinder+8.8 i think i wont break anything with the the 4 bannger

**RockWoRM** · 03-18-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nates93yj

i found one for $100 with 44,000 miles on with 4:10s out of a 2000 explorer
that might be the one,

I'd jump on that ASAP!

WRM

fyrdriver · 03-18-2009, 06:32 PM

Get the 100 dollar Explorer rear! You will spend that much to replace the missing brake parts from that Mustang POS.