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sarsvolta · 03-04-2012, 08:58 PM

I recently picked up a Ford 8.8 from a retired Ford mechanic for free he told me it came from an 95ish expedition.it has disc breaks,I haven't Ben able to find any info on it jus wondering if anyone knew anything bout it.I just swapped a Dana 44 full size into my xj and I'd like to slap in the 88.will it work.

Beat95YJ · 03-04-2012, 09:15 PM

yup.

I know it's an 8.8 out of a 95ish Explorer with disc brakes.

Additionally your spelling sucks.

cheapcherokee · 03-04-2012, 09:18 PM

it'll fold like a taco

Mh4Runner · 03-05-2012, 05:01 AM

Think about gettting the rear axle that matches the front end you got. Anything that could be considered "Dana 44 full size" is going to be a different bolt pattern than the Explorer 8.8.

What is this Dana 44 out of?

sarsvolta · 03-05-2012, 07:00 AM

The 44 came from a 3/4 ton Ford.I swapped out the knuckles for some 5 lugs.the bolt patterns match up now.the 8.8 measures 62 1/2 from backing plate to plate.isn't that a bit wide for an explorer.did the 8.8 come in the expedition?

Goatman · 03-05-2012, 08:47 AM

The Expedition had an 8.8 with the 4.6L and a 9.75 with the 5.4L. I thought Expedition came out in '97? It would have the 1/2 ton bolt pattern, which is 5 on 5.5, until they changed it in (I think) '04.

Tdubya · 03-05-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Goatman

The Expedition had an 8.8 with the 4.6L and a 9.75 with the 5.4L. I thought Expedition came out in '97? It would have the 1/2 ton bolt pattern, which is 5 on 5.5, until they changed it in (I think) '04.

5 on 135 which is not QUITE 5.5.

I do not see why it would fold like a taco. Someone has their head up their ass with that comment, unless you are running a lot of power to big tires. Mine has held up fine behind a 4.6L turning 33s for 146,000 of it's 203,000 miles. I have hauled heavy enough with it to have sprung the leaf springs, towed 13-17000 regularly with TBC and damn good trailer brakes. For three years, that poor little light F150 handled loads well over it's abilities and the suspension repairs proved that. But the axles and frame have held up fine. Odd, that's on original axles, front driveshaft, t-case, trans, and engine yet.

Fold like a taco..... der der der

biggoofy · 03-05-2012, 09:40 AM

No one has their head up their ass He asked a dumbass question in a hardcore section this is noobie shit and doesn't belong here so he got a dumb answer.

sarsvolta · 03-05-2012, 01:54 PM

Sorry my question isn't hardcore enough for the local jerkoff biggoofy but your answers did help me out,thanks... whata tard.

zukiscoot · 03-05-2012, 02:29 PM

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this is where my friends 8.8 started but dont weld your perches untill you get your shackle angle figured out

zukiscoot · 03-05-2012, 02:33 PM

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in order to level out the rear with the three link in the front he pulled some leaves and then had to relocate the shackles to stop the shackles from bottoming.

zukiscoot · 03-05-2012, 02:39 PM

btw he runs a d44 from a wagoneer up front so as you can see he uses 1" wheel spacers on the 8.8 which gets him real close to the same width which i cant remember off the top of my head.

sallys xj · 03-05-2012, 07:03 PM

Love my 8.8

jip · 03-06-2012, 01:51 AM

mine is to narrow didnt realize it until i put it on

biggoofy · 03-06-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sarsvolta

Sorry my question isn't hardcore enough for the local jerkoff biggoofy but your answers did help me out,thanks... whata tard.

I'm sorry you don't know how to search for your own answers and post in the correct sections!

freerider15 · 03-07-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sarsvolta

I recently picked up a Ford 8.8 from a retired Ford mechanic for free he told me it came from an 95ish expedition.it has disc breaks,I haven't Ben able to find any info on it jus wondering if anyone knew anything bout it.I just swapped a Dana 44 full size into my xj and I'd like to slap in the 88.will it work.

For FUCKS SAKE...does NO ONE read the MISSION STATEMENT anymore?

I feel the mods should give anyone like this a 1 week ban until they can seemingly FIND THE TIME to read the FUCKING MISSION STATEMENT...

SheetMetalSlug · 03-07-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by freerider15

For FUCKS SAKE...does NO ONE read the MISSION STATEMENT anymore?

I feel the mods should give anyone like this a 1 week ban until they can seemingly FIND THE TIME to read the FUCKING MISSION STATEMENT...

amen!!! i hate coming to pirate to find the same questions that have been beaten to death on local forums. any leaf sprung rear axle is easy as pie.... speaking of pie....... mmmmm bacon pie

biggoofy · 03-08-2012, 09:32 AM

Mmmm bacon!

03-04-2012, 08:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
sarsvolta Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Member # 213270 Location: Santa Cruz ca Posts: 8	Ford 8.8 I recently picked up a Ford 8.8 from a retired Ford mechanic for free he told me it came from an 95ish expedition.it has disc breaks,I haven't Ben able to find any info on it jus wondering if anyone knew anything bout it.I just swapped a Dana 44 full size into my xj and I'd like to slap in the 88.will it work.

03-04-2012, 09:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Beat95YJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22176 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 8,749	yup. I know it's an 8.8 out of a 95ish Explorer with disc brakes. Additionally your spelling sucks. __________________ I can break a steel ball in a rubber room!

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Mh4Runner Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Apr 2005 Member # 46175 Location: Darien Center, NY Posts: 2,999	Think about gettting the rear axle that matches the front end you got. Anything that could be considered "Dana 44 full size" is going to be a different bolt pattern than the Explorer 8.8. What is this Dana 44 out of? __________________ USED and NEW 4x4 PARTS - (716) 984-8715 8-5pm EST Specializing in Axles and Transfercases

03-05-2012, 08:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Goatman Rock God Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25239 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 1,065	The Expedition had an 8.8 with the 4.6L and a 9.75 with the 5.4L. I thought Expedition came out in '97? It would have the 1/2 ton bolt pattern, which is 5 on 5.5, until they changed it in (I think) '04. __________________ Richard Gauthier Ultra4 Stock Class Team NAXJA /Petty Cash Racing 4643 Thanks to NAXJA, Goodyear, BILSTEIN, Ten Factory, Brown Dog, Hooker Harness, Raceline Wheels, G&G Auto Repair, WARN, Yukon Gear and Axle, Solid Axle, JKS, Full Traction, Viking Winchline, Black Magic Brakes

03-05-2012, 09:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
biggoofy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Member # 169112 Location: Troy, NC Uwharrie Posts: 175 Blog Entries: 1	No one has their head up their ass He asked a dumbass question in a hardcore section this is noobie shit and doesn't belong here so he got a dumb answer. __________________ 96 ZJ Long arms, HP44 / 9" Need quality parts call Andy at Ironman4x4fab!!!!!

03-04-2012, 09:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
cheapcherokee Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Member # 163656 Location: La Habra, CA Posts: 22	it'll fold like a taco

03-05-2012, 07:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
sarsvolta Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Member # 213270 Location: Santa Cruz ca Posts: 8	The 44 came from a 3/4 ton Ford.I swapped out the knuckles for some 5 lugs.the bolt patterns match up now.the 8.8 measures 62 1/2 from backing plate to plate.isn't that a bit wide for an explorer.did the 8.8 come in the expedition?

03-05-2012, 01:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
sarsvolta Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Member # 213270 Location: Santa Cruz ca Posts: 8	Sorry my question isn't hardcore enough for the local jerkoff biggoofy but your answers did help me out,thanks... whata tard.

03-05-2012, 02:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
zukiscoot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 127511 Location: Spring,TX Posts: 569	this is where my friends 8.8 started but dont weld your perches untill you get your shackle angle figured out

03-05-2012, 02:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
zukiscoot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 127511 Location: Spring,TX Posts: 569	in order to level out the rear with the three link in the front he pulled some leaves and then had to relocate the shackles to stop the shackles from bottoming.

03-05-2012, 02:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
zukiscoot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 127511 Location: Spring,TX Posts: 569	btw he runs a d44 from a wagoneer up front so as you can see he uses 1" wheel spacers on the 8.8 which gets him real close to the same width which i cant remember off the top of my head.

03-05-2012, 07:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
sallys xj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Member # 206767 Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 284	Love my 8.8

03-06-2012, 01:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
jip Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Member # 135643 Location: troy, mo Posts: 40	mine is to narrow didnt realize it until i put it on __________________ Who needs a Hero when you are one!-me

03-08-2012, 09:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
biggoofy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Member # 169112 Location: Troy, NC Uwharrie Posts: 175 Blog Entries: 1	Mmmm bacon! __________________ 96 ZJ Long arms, HP44 / 9" Need quality parts call Andy at Ironman4x4fab!!!!!

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