wrecked 8.8 axle

OkieXJ · Jun 26, 2009

I got this axle for free so I'm not too upset that it is so messed up. My question is should I rebuild this thing and swap it in or just take some parts off it, get rid of it and find another 8.8. What parts should I keep before dumping it besides axle shafts? Take a look:

I've seen bent teeth before but not really rust:

What is the gear on the back of the ring for?

Excuse for gear oil:

KryptoniteXJ · Jun 26, 2009

Ithe gear behind the ring is for ABS. What is exactly wrong with it? Rust?

KryptoniteXJ · Jun 26, 2009

Looks like it has a LSD in it.

OkieXJ · Jun 26, 2009

the ring gear and spider gears are all rusty. It has 4.10 gears and the factory locker and its from a 2001 explorer. I don't know if the gears need to be replaced for sure but I would guess so. I think it might be cheaper just to buy another axle and keep this one for spare parts.

tomcat · Jun 26, 2009

detroit or any other full carrier locker and a ring and pinion, in the bag and out the door.

if that was a trail truck, i would just run it, and change the fluid after a couple of runs and see how everything polishes up.

OkieXJ · Jun 26, 2009

The local pull a part said they'll sell me an explorer axle for ~$125 so I'm going to see what they have there.

I did some searching but couldn't find much info on installing an axle. Does anyone know of any threads or have some tips to help set the pinion angle to avoid vibes?

FlexdXJ · Jun 26, 2009

OkieXJ said:
The local pull a part said they'll sell me an explorer axle for ~$125 so I'm going to see what they have there.

I did some searching but couldn't find much info on installing an axle. Does anyone know of any threads or have some tips to help set the pinion angle to avoid vibes?

Use the search feature. There are a TON of threads dealing with 8.8 swaps.

XJinWork · Jun 26, 2009

It really depends on whether you're looking for a axle to build or one to just change perches. If you regear you will get everything short of shafts new anyway.

Sero · Jun 27, 2009

If the gears are that corroded your carrier side bearings and axle shafts/bearings are probably shot too, they rust just as easy.

95' heep · Jun 27, 2009

i might would run them if it gonna go in a trail only rig (trailer queen as well) and if it take a crap, swap to another 8.8 or just repair it by regear/locker etc etc so you're good

wrecked 8.8 axle

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