Explorer 8.8 axle mounting...GOT ONE?
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Explorer 8.8 axle mounting...GOT ONE?
I'm curious to see what others have come up with mounting the leaf springs and shock absorbers to the Explorer 8.8 rear axle. I'm currently sitting too low to suit my fancy, and am considering a flip kit. However, I was wondering if lift shackles would be better than flipping the rear...
What do you think? Do you have pictures of this application?
Thanks dudes....show away:
What do you think? Do you have pictures of this application?
Thanks dudes....show away:
Last edited by Needforspeed3685; 05-10-2007 at 10:10 PM.
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I dont get what your tryign to aim for? I have heard an explorer axle will put you 4 inches lower than stock height in the rear, so its to low for you why do you need a flipkit? I dont get it that will give you 5 inches of drop?
In all honesty slap some 2 inch DJM coils in there and call it a day it would look nice.
In all honesty slap some 2 inch DJM coils in there and call it a day it would look nice.
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Originally Posted by 0RangerEdge2
A flip kit puts the leaf springs on top of the axle for the explorer. So he would gain 3-4 inches. I would say go with adjustable shakles because you can still be lower than factory but have a ride height that suits you.
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Performance and fast...no lift or drop. It's going to be "stock looking"...just with some meat on it's bones that'd nobody would expect (until I fire it up, at least!)
Scott...I figured exactly what you're saying - Spring Under Axle is better on traction than Over. That why I made this thread and found those lift shackles.
Scott...I figured exactly what you're saying - Spring Under Axle is better on traction than Over. That why I made this thread and found those lift shackles.
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if you are goin for street/fast i would definatley leave it SUA. i would also jus drop the front 2" with a set of coils to even things out.
doesnt look like you need much to be level, but its hard to tell from the pic w/o the bed. 2" is a good gain in performance w/o being to low. and still looks great with stockish diameter tires.
doesnt look like you need much to be level, but its hard to tell from the pic w/o the bed. 2" is a good gain in performance w/o being to low. and still looks great with stockish diameter tires.
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Curious & info>>>>
Originally Posted by Needforspeed3685
I'm curious to see what others have come up with mounting the leaf springs and shock absorbers to the Explorer 8.8 rear axle. I'm currently sitting too low to suit my fancy, and am considering a flip kit. However, I was wondering if lift shackles would be better than flipping the rear...
What do you think? Do you have pictures of this application?
Thanks dudes....show away:
What do you think? Do you have pictures of this application?
Thanks dudes....show away:
I'm assumin your in the build up stage?
Why did you get an Explorer rearend if you didn't want it lowered?
Just my O2 here:
1. Your pinion angle is too high, you need some pinion angle degree shims, I
believe I used 5* shims on mine to get it to a comfortable angle IMO.
2. When you put the 302 in, it will drop the front down.
Here's a couple pics of mine, 92 Explorer 8.8..............
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Nice ride you got there! I got an Explorer 8.8 rear because it came with the REST of the Explorer....lol. Also, my open diff 7.5 just didn't seem up to par with so many more ponies pulling it.
Since the shackles I have pictured above are "Adjustable", I'll keep both the stock Ranger shackles and the new "lift" shackles just in case I need to level it out once the motor and tranny is bolted.
Since the shackles I have pictured above are "Adjustable", I'll keep both the stock Ranger shackles and the new "lift" shackles just in case I need to level it out once the motor and tranny is bolted.
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Much APPRECIATED!
Originally Posted by Needforspeed3685
Nice ride you got there! I got an Explorer 8.8 rear because it came with the REST of the Explorer....lol. Also, my open diff 7.5 just didn't seem up to par with so many more ponies pulling it.
Since the shackles I have pictured above are "Adjustable", I'll keep both the stock Ranger shackles and the new "lift" shackles just in case I need to level it out once the motor and tranny is bolted.
Since the shackles I have pictured above are "Adjustable", I'll keep both the stock Ranger shackles and the new "lift" shackles just in case I need to level it out once the motor and tranny is bolted.
THANKS for the compliment on my TOY!
FYI: tonight I picked up a 98 Explorer 8.8 w/3.73 posi that has discs for $100...........so I'll be swappin that in after I get it cleaned up & painted and have offered my Son my current 92 Explorer 8.8 to replace his 7.5 posi..............if he doesn't want it, then I'll hang on to it, just incase my 87 Supercab don't sell & I V8 it later on .......
Send me some more pics of your project PLEASE............ a355ranger@bellsouth.net
THANKS & keep up the good work!!!
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8.8 disc braked rearend
Here's a couple of pics of my 98 Explorer 8.8 disc braked rearend I picked up Tuesday..................I cleaned it up & painted it all except the rearend cover, as I'm gonna put a 03 Explorer aluminum cover on it............
Still waitin on pics of your buildup....................
Still waitin on pics of your buildup....................
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Originally Posted by Needforspeed3685
How did you rig your e-brake cable? And did you put longer shackles on to raise the rear?
On my Son's we I used adjustable aftermarket shackle extentions as he didn't like the way his sat, but on mine it PURE STOCK components.........
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AFTER:
As far as the E-brake, I went to the boneyard & picked up a couple of different cable connector/adjusters from F150's so I could adjust the tension and still had to do some fabbin with some angle iron.........