8.8 Swap Video

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slimjim

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Finally finished swapping an Explorer 8.8 rear end in my 68 Dart. This is a full length axle (no shortening). I think it came out beautifully and I love the stance.
 
Awesome video thanks for posting! Does having the driveshaft angled more than stock negatively effect anything?
 
standup303 said:
Awesome video thanks for posting! Does having the driveshaft angled more than stock negatively effect anything?
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I’ve put around 60-80 miles on the shaft and 4 passes down the strip. No vibrations of any kind. I took 1 degree out of the pinion angle to account for the additional side angle.
 
Did you roll the inner lip in? Mighty close to that outside edge. Nice job, though!
 
RustyRatRod said:
Did you roll the inner lip in? Mighty close to that outside edge. Nice job, though!
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I cut it. Mainly because my quarters are super rusty anyways. I’ll roll the lips on the new quarters when I get them. It’s only an obstacle with the 9” wide wheels and 10” wide tires. Standard mustang wheels would clear with ease.
 
slimjim said:
I cut it. Mainly because my quarters are super rusty anyways. I’ll roll the lips on the new quarters when I get them. It’s only an obstacle with the 9” wide wheels and 10” wide tires. Standard mustang wheels would clear with ease.
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Gotchya. Well it looks good. You did a good job on it.
 
What spring perch did you get and use and did you need anything else to make it work? I have a 67 Dart GT Convertible I’m in the process of putting a 2000 ford explorer 8.8 in mine. Not sure what I need to order for parts
 
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