I'm starting to get frustrated with the lack of available 8" parts these days. So are there any 8.8" rears that are close in width to the lovely Pinto?
DGH
ranger
Have the measurements on that?
its been a bit but the ranger was 1" shorter or 1/2 shorter
IIRC: Doesn't the Ranger rear have the meatball off to one side to clear the gas tank?
Bill
Quote from: 77turbopinto on August 04, 2008, 05:34:49 AM
IIRC: Doesn't the Ranger rear have the meatball off to one side to clear the gas tank?
Bill
nope
Quote from: apintonut on August 04, 2008, 06:24:15 PM
nope
Then why do the axle shafts have different part numbers left to right?
Bill
if it is cant be more than a inch i was going to pull the rear out of my ranger and put in a pinto 8" but the truck sold before i got to it. i had the rear out of my shed and sitting behind it it all looked REALLY close other than the saddle. the pumpkin looked to be right on.
I have an 8.8 from a fox body mustang under my 75 wagon looks good think its 2" wider something like 54" have to do some cutting and welding though hope this helps woodie
The ranger is the way to go. I'm replacing capri rear end with a 90 ranger 7.5 rear with a 3:45 ratio. Wasn't lucky enough to score a 8.8
i have an 8.8 out of a mustang gt in my 80 sedan, i cut the brackets off and welded new spring pads on . they are so close to the 7.5 in size. also the axle shafts are differant in lenght..
I am workin on getting 8.8 posse my self. Will be taking it to the Axle shop to have it trimmed down for a better fitment and to have the perches re-welded into the locationes needed for the bobcat.
scored a 8.8 out of a 94 explorer for better than free as i sold a buch of the rest of the vehical but it was not the one i was hopping for but the price was right but the code was 41 and i was looking for d2
http://www.explorerforum.com/ntrprize/Axle.htm (http://www.explorerforum.com/ntrprize/Axle.htm)
grats on the find. and the score
Quote from: 77turbopinto on August 04, 2008, 05:34:49 AM
IIRC: Doesn't the Ranger rear have the meatball off to one side to clear the gas tank?
Bill
yes, check the pics below. this rear was taken out of a mid 90s 2wd (if i remember right) 4.0 ranger. later fx4 models could be had with a torsen locker, 31 spline, and 4.10s.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn294/ford371/P1090007.jpg
bob
Quote from: 77turbopinto on August 04, 2008, 07:50:30 PM
Then why do the axle shafts have different part numbers left to right?
Bill
Bill, it's because the lengths are different from right to left going to the splines in the carrier.
Would I be better off getting one out of a fox since I want a little wider rear so I can run a little more backspace?
Then with a 8.8 how is the driveshaft length affected compared to a 8"?
Little off topic, but would be a good disk brake for the 8.8" rear (to clear 14" wheels)?
-Robert
the Disc set for the late model mustangs that have them will not clear 14's. I have the conversion started on mine and cant put the calipers on it as of yet till I get either 15's or what i Ultimately want 16's.
What would be the driveshaft length be for a 2.3/T-5 with a 8.8 rear??? Is it the same as an 8" rear?
-Robert
with the 8.8 and t5 i had to have the driveshaft shortened 1 inch. retaining the matching flange on the 8.8 and the drive shaft.