Narrowing 8.8

[Z06killinsbf]

I just picked up an Explorer 8.8. Limited slip, 3.73's, 31 spline, disk brakes. I'm going to need to narrow it to fit in my car. Can I reuse the 8.8 axles with 9" tube ends? I would like to retain the factory brakes from it too. Ideas?

[sosoe]

Buy mine instead..

[Z06killinsbf]

Mmm nah

[SNEAKY]

http://www.jamesbchassis.com/

[Lason]

No, you need special axles with pressed on bearings for the 9" ends but they are worth their weight in gold if you ever snap an axle. Very good upgrade.

[Z06killinsbf]

I guess I need to track down a list of axle lengths so I can retain the C clip axles. How much abuse do you think the stock 31's will take?

[351Coupe]

I know you don't visit Stangnet much anymore, but there are some damn good info threads on the classic tech forum about this very subject.

[Z06killinsbf]

You following me or something? Stangnet is all screwy now. I don't like it.

[351Coupe]

You following me or something? Stangnet is all screwy now. I don't like it.

No, lol, I remember your car from there from a loooooong time ago. Just saying that the classic tech still has some good info from the past.

[DFWtechie]

I have 2 sets of 9" axles both from 70's models f100's. If you need a set to get cut down and repslined let me know.