How To Upgrade a 8.8: Tutorial

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Aug 12, 2009

04blackedge

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How To Upgrade a 8.8: Tutorial

Pretty good write-up. This deals with a Mustang but still has a lot of great info can be applied for Rangers

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Aug 12, 2009

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Thats alot of work but worth it!

Aug 12, 2009

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how to upgrade an 8.8?

simple, rip it out and get a 9"

Aug 13, 2009

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Funny, they didn't mention welding the tubes to the cast... that is a known weak link in an 8.8. Funny thing is, I know that and have an outstanding welder (Person: Me, Machine: Hobart 210) but neither of mine have been done.