Ford 8.8 Junkyard Score

I found this little gem in the junkyard over the weekend. I need to upgrade my existing 7.25 as part of my Gen3 Hemi swap and this unit checks all the boxes: 3.73 gears, limited slip, disc brakes, 5X4.5 bolt pattern, and the stronger 31 spline axles. She may not look like much, but like any fat girl she's beautiful on the inside. I figure total all in will be $700: $130 for the unit, $150 for the shop to narrow the long side, $120 for the new axle shaft, $150 for bearings/seals kit, and $150 for new rotors and calipers. Now I have a plan all that's left is to stray from it.

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Word of advice, replace the pinion bearings while your in there. Mine failed about 500 miles after I put it in