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

I have not done it, but researched it a little. Ford explorer 8.8 is offset. I believe the pass side is longer. From what I have heard, cut the pass side to the same length as the drivers side, and get another drivers side axle. Of course, the spring pads need to be welded in the right place for your spring set up. Explorer 8.8's are abundant right now because of cash for clunkers, and most have 3.73 gears. 95-up are disc brake as well.
Good luck!