explorer 8.8 in an a-body: experience needed

I dont know about using a 8.8 in place of a 8 3/4.
I have played around with 8.8's a little.
I have one in my Jeep Wrangler I wheel. Pretty tough axle.
The post 1998's are 31 spline axles & disc brakes.
Moser makes a c clip elimintator kit.
with that and strong gears and welding the tubes to the center it makes them pretty strong.

In the wheeling world they are considered stronger than a Dana 44 and almost as strong as a D 60,with the above parts.

There is alot of aftermarket support for them and you can buy them dirt cheap.

IMO it would be better to put the $$ into your 8 3/4.