Any body have experience with a ford explorer 8.8 rear end on a full size rcsb truck?
With my plans on a narrowed axle and 5 lug conversion the ford explorer axle is exactly wat suits my needs.
Be ending that its about 8" narrower than a stock 10 bolt and has the correct disc brakes to run 15" wheels I want to try it. Keep in mind i am doing a ladder bar setup so leaf spring perch location is not an issue for me. Before I do so I would like to hear the pros and cons from u guys first though. Please chime in with your thoughts.

 

With Good axles 31 splines i think they are.. good diff or spool.. and decent gearset i dont see any problems..

 

The axle I'm looking to purchase is from a 97 explorer which came with 31 spline axles. I will be building it with a spool aftermarket gear set and a diff cover. New c-clips of course ( they are a weak point) and weld the axle tubes (they are prone to spin).

 

yep and setup your laddar bars so it doesnt wheel hop or anything funnny and you will be set. never seen it done but it should be good to know!

 

I know the s10 guys do the swap but never seen it done on a full size truck. For $150 for the complete axle with brakes and everything can't go wrong! And I just found out it already has 3.73 gears so I may just leave those in there

 

yea that sounds like a good idea..

i cant rem if its the 8.8.. but it shares the same pinion bearing and such as a GM 12 bolt.. and the diffs are almost the same size.

 

Yea the diffs are about 3/4" difference I think. The only confusion I still have is when I search for info on the 8.8 some say it has 3/4" pinion offset others say its about 2" pinion offset.

 

ones ive seen are 2" they look goofy.. thats what i put in my S10

 

But does it still work alright? Will it handle 700rwhp with the pinion offset that far?

 

i have no idea.. thats what all the mustangs run i believe.