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Re: Making a ford 8.8 bolt on? Possible without going with custom frame? |
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Sure, they mount the same way any live axle mounts. Do the same as mounting an LSD-fitted H190 or Ford 9": Cut & grind the 4-link brackets off, then weld spring perches on.
The 8.8 is a good choice it can handle extreme torque, nearly as much as the 9" but considerably lighter. Even so I've seen more 9" in Datsun 1200 than 8.8. It's tradition.
Most guys use a Ranger 8.8, obtain an additional short-side axle and cut only one side of the axle housing to shorten it. If you want seriously narrow, I don't know what they do -- probably would need to modify the body and move the leaf mounting points inboard.
Posted on: 2012/1/3 0:07
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