How do you narrow a Ford 8.8 rear end?
The Explorer 8.8 is narrowed by cutting out 2.875 inches from the driver’s side axle tube, welding it back together, and installing a separate passenger side axle in the now shortened driver’s side axle tube.
How much backlash should a Ford 8.8 have?
0.008 to 0.012 inch
Ford recommends 0.008 to 0.012 inch of backlash. If you have too much backlash, you want to add side carrier shims to the driver’s side and remove them from the passenger side. If you have too little backlash, you want to do the opposite. Carefully reinstall the axles without damaging those outer seals.
How do you narrow an Explorer rear end?
And that’s the one that we’re gonna do which involves cutting this tube a section out of it welding. It back together after realigning it and it becomes shorter it’s pretty simple.
Are all Ford 8.8 Axles the same?
There are 24 different Fords that offered the 8.8 rear axle. The weakest points of the 8.8 are the 28-spline axles (1.18 inches in diameter). The 31-spline axles (1.29 inches in diameter) are more desirable but far less common.
How wide is a 8.8 Mustang rear end?
59 11/44
How To Spot, Build, And Swap In the Ford 8.8 Mustang Rearend.
| Vehicle Application | Axle Width (inches) |
|---|---|
| ’86-’93 Ford Mustang 8.8 | 59 11/44 |
| FORD | |
| ’65-’66 Mustang | 57 11/44 |
| ’67-’70 Mustang 8.0 | 59 51/48 |
How can pinion depth be adjusted?
Adjusted Via: Inner pinion shims placed between the housing and the inner pinion-bearing cup. Adding shims moves pinion closer to ring-gear center-line, moving the pattern from the top to the root. Removing shims moves pinion further away from ring gear center-line, moving the pattern from the root to the top.
Is zero backlash possible?
However, Zero backlash cannot be achieved when using traditional gears as there needs to be some clearance in order for the gearbox to rotate. In mechanical engineering, backlash, or free play, is a clearance or lost motion in a mechanism caused by gaps between the parts.
What is acceptable backlash?
As a rule of thumb the average backlash is defined as 0.04 divided by the diametral pitch; the minimum being 0.03 divided by the diametral pitch and the maximum 0.05 divided by the diametral pitch.
How wide is a fox body 8.8 rear end?
How To Spot, Build, And Swap In the Ford 8.8 Mustang Rearend.
| Vehicle Application | Axle Width (inches) |
|---|---|
| ’86-’93 Ford Mustang 8.8 | 59 11/44 |
| FORD | |
| ’65-’66 Mustang | 57 11/44 |
| ’67-’70 Mustang 8.0 | 59 51/48 |
Is Ford 8.8 limited slip?
Ford 8.8″ 10 Bolt, 28 spline, 1979-Current. Limited-Slip-to-Locked, Select-able Locking Differential. Limited-Slip-to-Locked, Select-able Locking Differential.
Is a Ford 8.8 a Dana 44?
Re: Ford 8.8 or Dana 44? The 8.8 is of course has a 8.8 inch ring gear. The Dana 44 has a 8.5 ring gear.
Does a Ford 8.8 have a carrier break?
Ford corporate axles like the 8.8, 9, 9.75, 10.25 and 10.5-inch, do not use carrier breaks, but instead, rely on varying ring gear thicknesses to compensate for the change in pinion head diameter.
Is the Ford 8.8 a good axle?
Although not serving up the same beef as the respected Ford 9-inch, the slightly smaller 8.8-inch has held its own as a good medium-duty wheeling axle, especially when used on lighter rigs. The axleshafts have been available in 28- and 31-spline counts.
Are all 8.8 gears interchangeable?
No you can’t. The side gears for a trak-lok unit are not interchangable with the side gears for an open rear.
Does pinion depth affect backlash?
Increasing pinion depth also decreases backlash and moves drive pattern slightly towards toe, and coast pattern slightly towards the heel. Decreasing pinion depth also increases backlash and moves the drive pattern slightly towards the heel, and the coast pattern slightly towards the toe.
Can the pinion be larger than the gear?
A bigger pinion or smaller spur gear makes the vehicle have more top speed, at a decrease in acceleration. It’s most likely that gearing up will make everything run a bit hotter, and shorten run times. A smaller pinion or larger spur gear has the opposite effect.
What happens with too much backlash?
This distance is application-specific* and is critically important on all differentials because insufficient backlash causes the gears to bind, while excessive backlash causes excessive mechanical wear. Note that both inadequate and excessive backlash can cause varying mechanical noises.
Is a Ford 8.8 posi?
And the fact is, Eaton’s Posi units are virtually bullet proof.
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Ford 8.8″ Eaton Posi – Limited Slip Differential.
| Differential: | Ford 8.8″ |
|---|---|
| Axle Splines: | 31 |
| Ring Gear Bolts: | 10 (not included) |
| Manufacturer: | Eaton |
| Warranty: | 1 Year |
Whats better open diff or limited slip?
When working properly, an open differential is the best riding, most comfortable option for everyday driving. The downside of the open differential becomes apparent when you are looking for maximum pull from the engine, as opposed to the highest rotational speed in the drive shaft.
Can a super carrier be sunk?
The America was towed off the east coast where the ship was finally disposed of during a classified SinkEx. The USS America is the only supercarrier ever sunk, either on purpose or in combat.
Does more teeth on pinion gear mean faster?
The closer the pinion gear & spur gear are in tooth count, the higher the speed. The further away they get in tooth count, the higher the torque output. Thinking about it this way, it doesn’t matter which gear you change – it’s applicable to any vehicle, any gear pitch, and any tooth count.
Does smaller pinion give more torque?
RE: Larger pinion vs smaller pinion
Smaller pinion = More torque, slower top speed, better acceleration, consequently better runtime, less heat and stress on motor.
Can you burnout with an open diff?
Yes in a straight line both wheels will spin because each have the same traction. In a turn an open diff will break loose the inside tire.
Can you do donuts with an open diff?
Certain things are possible with an open diff, big roundabouts being one of them. You’ll never get it to leave junctions sideways nor do donuts but it’s still possible to have some fun with. The advice about not learning on the road is a strong one though, especially with a less predictable open diff.
Can China destroy US carriers?
To the original point, yes, China could sink a carrier – and it would be imprudent to think otherwise. The People’s Liberation Army has touted its so-called “carrier killer missiles,” which are powerful enough and reportedly accurate enough to sink even the largest warships that the U.S. Navy has to offer.