Narrowing an 8.8 the Easy Way!!! Custom Rearend for Under 300$!
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- This is the first of 2 videos showing the easiest and most cost effective way(that I could find) to swap an 8.8 rearend into my 1974 Dodge Dart Sport. It includes cutting down, rewelding, and stock measurements.
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Nothing wrong with using a 8.8. They are cheap, strong and plentiful featuring good gear ratios and disc brakes. I only use Mopar engines because I'm partial to them and keep parts on hand. As far as differentials go, use whatever works! I have a '74 Dart Sport that I'm using an 8" Ford rear in, which came from an early '70's Maverick. It sits right on the factory spring perch location (no mods). Which is way stronger than the 7.25 that is under it. Same 5x4.5 bolt pattern. This is fine for the mild 318 that is in the car.
My '65 Dart will be a slant 6 bracket racer and it will also have an 8" Maverick differential. I paid $100 for it and a spool for it was....$30. Since I'm on a budget of course, I want to use an 8.8 for my Charger. A friend of mine built an 8.75 Mopar rear and ended up having well over $1000 in it.
DR440 I saw that 8” width the other day when I did the mustang rear floor pan swap. Seems like a good idea! My 8.8 might require a 1/2” spacer to get 15” wheels to clear the calipers. I plan to do an install video in my dart sport with this rearend, when it gets back from paint. More recently, I sold my best 8 3/4 chunk with a new suregrip and 3.55 gear set for 950$ alone. It’s insane what they are going for nowadays. My old orange cuda ended up with a narrowed 9” with strange chunk that I bought from a guy running 5.50’s in the 1/8th. I had under 500$ in that rear with axles included. 👍🏼
@@JustMoparJoe I noticed you said that the Dart had a 10 bolt from an S10 in it. That swap puzzled me as I never heard of that being done. I'd guess that took a bit of fabrication/effort. I want to try an Explorer axle in the Charger because I heard it would drop in once I got the spring perches at the right width. I've never messed with trying to get the spring perches at the right angle so that will be a learning curve.
The 9 inch has a wide aftermarket for it and I think the one of the only downside to it is that it takes more power to turn it due to the way the pinion sits in it. I'm sure if the guy you got it from was running 5.50's, he didn't notice it lol. I will be looking forward to seeing more videos about this! At $950 for an 8.75 Sure Grip, I'd say you done quite well. I will be looking forward to seeing more videos about this. Thanks for giving the channel a sub as well!
Finally!!!! Had to like it before I watched cause I knew it would be good.
Blown Budget Garage you know I hate talking in videos. Next one shows some precision work!
JustMoparJoe that’ alright man the more you do it the more comfortable you’ll get. Excited for the next video!
Great video Joe
Thank you, I learned alot. EM.
White pipe cutter did you use?
This one was from an old tool sale. It’s basically a harbor freight equivalent. I will recommend not rushing it, or it will damage the wheel.
@@JustMoparJoe thanks
So what was wrong with using the Explorer 8.8? Which bearing was odd and what was the big deal?
The explorer rear is an easier way to swap one. I happened to get this crown Vic rear for $50. The Axles bearing size was different than the explorer. However I lucked out and found that the mustang axles were the same size, so I cut the housing to for the aftermarket, 5 lug axles.
what's the importance of it being 31 spline? is it just easier to get aftermarket axles that are 31 spline?
They are stronger. Stock mopars for example jump from a 30 spline up to a 35 I believe. Especially in aftermarket axles.
@@JustMoparJoe thanks man.
Next time save yourself the trouble and grab the 8.8 out of a late Explorer. They measure around 58.75" WMS.
He showed in the video why not to use the Ford Explorer one. Smaller bearings. Its at 4:15
Thank you! I tried doing my homework on this one. For 50$ it was hard to pass up a rear with the posi included!
They sell everything I have one in my 63 falcon spool gears axels runs 10 flat with a 130 sixty foot been in my car 7 years now no issues built by me ....so idk
@@HSmasteryoda Yes the outer diameter is smaller on the Explorer bearing but look at the inner diameter. The axle shaft is larger on the Explorer.
Question Would that work On On my 1976 dodge Dark swinger slant six I'm looking To do something Like that 😄Should I go down that way Please Get back to me on this Thanks for your service And support
Thanks Danny! You would probably be fine with a simple 8 1/4 swap for a slant. I’ve heard they can handle 400 hp no problem. If you wanted to use a Ford rear, I believe a ranger rearend would be a decent option. The 8.8 is a bit over kill for your needs. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
@@JustMoparJoe you're the man thank you on my way to the junkyard pick that up today thanks man I appreciate it
@JustMoparJoe which vehicles use a 8 1/4"? I have a 72 duster that I want to swap it
Can I use something like this for a 1956 ford Fairlane
Check your width. It’s certainly possible. Especially if you want custom axles made up.
@@JustMoparJoe thanks for getting back to me
Can't call it a sin when it already had a junk s10 10 bolt...
im a diehard chevy guy but even I dont want that rear end, even in my s10 lol..
I'm looking for 8.8 for an easy upgrade for my s10 but I'm having a hard time finding one..
might have to use a dana 60 I have laying around, and before anyone here asks its just a dodge ram full floater it's nothing from a Mopar car..
They are awesome starting points and the 60 is bulletproof!
@@JustMoparJoe that dana 60 should definitely be bulletproof especially in an s10
it's weakest point is probably gonna be that if I use it I'll be narrowing it myself