I'm planning on putting an 8.8 in my TJ. Looking at the pictures of them it looks like you could easily shave a 1/4 inch without even having to mess with the cover. Anyone try this? How thin can you go? It looks like you could maybe get 3/4 or even an inch with some cutting and welding. Any pictures, measurements or how much it helped or advice on things to be careful of?
I've seen this link http://www.code4x4.com/projects/axle_88/axle_88.html but thats a little extreme for what I have in mind. I'm thinking of more of a "backyard fab" and them taking it to someone I know for the welding if I go that route (yes, I know people that know how to weld cast).
And please don't waste your time telling me to do a search. I've been searching this site for a couple of hours and so far have not found anyone with any first hand experiance with shaving an 8.8.
I've seen this link http://www.code4x4.com/projects/axle_88/axle_88.html but thats a little extreme for what I have in mind. I'm thinking of more of a "backyard fab" and them taking it to someone I know for the welding if I go that route (yes, I know people that know how to weld cast).
And please don't waste your time telling me to do a search. I've been searching this site for a couple of hours and so far have not found anyone with any first hand experiance with shaving an 8.8.