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Dec 17, 2014 | 06:29 AM

deljac

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8.8 swap

Just picked up a 97 f150 will the 8.8 out of it be the same as my 96 f150.
Its 3.55 gearing same as mine. Thanks

Dec 17, 2014 | 06:34 AM

ncranchero

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Wheel bolt pattern is different and I don't know if the axle shafts are interchangeable. Wondered about that myself.

Dec 17, 2014 | 02:25 PM

deljac

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I just tried one of the wheels and it bolts on my 96. So the bolt pattern is the same

Dec 17, 2014 | 03:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by deljac

I just tried one of the wheels and it bolts on my 96. So the bolt pattern is the same

The bolt pattern is darn close, but there are differences:

Ford F-150 Bolt Pattern Guide Reference BoltPatternGuide.net

1954-1996 F150s use a 5 x 5.5" (139.7MM) pattern
1997 to 2003/4 F150s use a 5 x 135MM pattern.

I would not swap rims on those two different generation 8.8" axles.