4 link set up? Will it work?
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4 link set up? Will it work?
Hey everyone! I'm looking into the heidts 4 link set up for my 1955 f100. I've seen a few forums where they used this set up with an 8.8 axle, but when I search the part number I need for direct fit, it says only for ford 8" and 9" housings. So will the 8.8 fit? Or will I need to modify the bracket system that holds the axle?
i would really like to use this axle where as it's totally rebuilt already and has the gear ratio im looking for.
i would really like to use this axle where as it's totally rebuilt already and has the gear ratio im looking for.
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If the axles tubes are different sizes you will have to account for that in the brackets. I think the pan hard rod is also designed to bolt to the front of the axle where the drop out center section is held on for an 8/9 inch ford, so you would need to figure out another way to attach it to the 8.8.
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If the axles tubes are different sizes you will have to account for that in the brackets. I think the pan hard rod is also designed to bolt to the front of the axle where the drop out center section is held on for an 8/9 inch ford, so you would need to figure out another way to attach it to the 8.8.
so i wonder if I'll need to make new ones or just modify the brackets that come with it. And I'll have to figure out the Pan hard rod. I've never done a 4 link before so this should be interesting. I can't seem to find another set up for the 8.8
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I believe that paul horton welder series makes a few different kits for the 8.8, though they are universal so they might need just as much work as modifying the heidts kit.
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