8.8 rear in my A-body. I cant be the first!

Digging for details!

1. Axle width is 59.25'' for the Explorer.

2. 2-3/8" offset to the passenger side

3. 1310 u-joint at dif.

4. The 'long' axle is 30.5" and the 'short' one is ~27.5", so it would shave about 3" off of the overall width and center the pinion.

5. Link: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2400202/2

6. Link for setting up perches: http://www.fordmuscle.com/forums/rear-end-articles/489830-leaf-spring-perch-installation.html

7. 3.25" axle tube dia.

8. 1991-1994 versions had 10-Inch drum brakes and the 1995 and newer models come with disc brakes.

9. Found these 8.8 facts too.

Has 31-Spline Axle Shafts

Beefier 3.25-Inch Axle Tubes

10-Inch Drums From 1990-1994

1995+ Have Disc Brakes

Needs Shock Mounts Welded On

Needs Spring Perches Welded To Top Of Axle Tube

Most Have Limited-Slip (Traction Lok)

5x4.5 Wheel Bolt Pattern

10. Rather than welding the tubes into the diff housing, the tubes are just held in with pressed-in plugs. These plugs tend to stop doing their job under severe stress, so you really should weld the tubes to the housing with low-hydrogen rod.


Great info i dug up. This will do for now I suppose.