any of ya done a fullsize 8.8 swap

in4aride · Apr 2, 2011

looking at the full size 8.8 for a swap.
think the wms is 69". its 31 spline and disc brake and super thick tubes and cheap to get ahold of. seeing it anyone is using one?

i know the downside is the C-clip, but looking at whether the eliminator kit fromt he explorer ones would work on the full size.....

thanks

HoneyBadger · Apr 2, 2011

I know of one XJ equipped with the full-size 8.8 with c-clip eliminator conversion and a T/A differential cover with 4.10 gears and spool. He mentioned that he had to purchase custom axles (33 spline) from Moser and the c-clip eliminators leaked. That's the extent of my limited experience with them.

in4aride · Apr 2, 2011

do you know why he needed custom axles?

raze1287 · Apr 2, 2011

in4aride said:
do you know why he needed custom axles?

so he could get 33 spline shafts

What are you going to do about the front?

in4aride · Apr 2, 2011

i thought he meant he HAD to go to the 33 spline for the C-clip eliminator

well will be doing HP44 front, just looking at rear option. the 9" is always an option but the FW8.8 is already disc and super tough as it is. plus easy for me to get ahold of

yossarian19 · Apr 2, 2011

What is the bolt pattern for the FW 8.8? I think it is something other than 5 by 4.5, don't know what though.
It seems like a darn good option for a swap & C clips aren't a problem unless you plan on breaking a shaft (which, I guess, a lot of guys do)

in4aride · Apr 2, 2011

ford 5x5.5 i believe for BP.

i havent ever really had a problem with rear shaft breakage, usually just fronts. but if i could ditch the c-clip i would.

raze1287 · Apr 3, 2011

in4aride said:
i thought he meant he HAD to go to the 33 spline for the C-clip eliminator

well will be doing HP44 front, just looking at rear option. the 9" is always an option but the FW8.8 is already disc and super tough as it is. plus easy for me to get ahold of

i got the hp44 9" setup in mine and its only about 66" wide wms to wms. The 9" is stupid cheap to build and get aftermarket parts for. plus the drop out 3rd member is so nice

any of ya done a fullsize 8.8 swap

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