yet 1 more 8.8 ?

BILLXJ said:

.. I also cordially endorse the Ford 8.8 as a good strong replacement for that thin spindly D35- as we speak I am makeing some additional spring perches to increase my rear lift on my 97'Ford 8.8 rear axle again useing 2"inch X 6"inch-1/4"inch thick box wall tubeing or square tube(.....$10.00-$14.00 dollars for mild steel....) and some 1/4"inch mild steel plate for the leaf spring top plates.-I forget whom is credited for this wonderful write-up,if you are interested in saveing some of your hard-earned "moolah",do a search online for "Bullet-Proof Perches". Also if you decide to "refresh" your 95-02 Ford 8.8 rear axle here are some sources and part numbers/prices for some of the components which be purchased at a NAPA auto supply store .
Other Parts Needed
Brake pads (P/N 6674, AutoZone) =$39.99
Calipers (P/N's C576 &C577, AutoZone)
Guide pins (2 - H15068, AutoZone)
Banjo bolts (Ford P/N 385116-S2)
Hoses (2 - NAPA P/N 380376 & 380528 )=$51.79 E-brake cables (Mopar P/N's 52008904 & 05)
"T" Hose (P/N 380889, NAPA)
2 - Hard Brake Lines(NAPA P/N 813-1208 & 813-1204 )=$6.73
Yoke Adapter (Spicer P/N 2-2-1379, NAPA)
Yoke bolts (Ford P/N N800594-S100)

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maineiac said:

i'm picking up a 97 explorer 8.8 today and dont have the extra money for the more kit does anyone know the ford parts i will need ? i know perches, but what else and pn's if possible . thanks

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