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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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8.8" to Full-Floating, Possible?

I have a 1990 F-150 with 300 and a E4OD, it's just a 2 wheel drive. I tow a lot with it and would like to know if there is someone that makes a kit to convert it to a full-floating rear. And about how much should it cost and could I install it myself? What is a full-floater compared to a regular axle, or what I have now.

Thanks for all help.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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yes, they make a kit for it.. but it's a waste of money, since you still have a 8.8..

Just buy a sterling 10.25 and bolt it in, much cheaper, and then you have a real rearend.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2004 | 01:27 AM
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i ssecond redrocket....the sterling will bolt right in, you will just need to shorten your d-shaft

the 8.8 is known for a weak carrier/cross pin, and ive seen a few where the pumkin spun on the housing
 
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