changing ring and pinion
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From: Sierra Vista AZ
Originally Posted by tite4x4
Rebuilding the rear 8.8 is relatively easy if you have all the tools and info. I just got done rebuilding mine two weeks ago myself, putting in 4.56 gears and an ARB. Here is some helpfull sites that helped me:
[ The 4.56 gears would be okay for the 35's. If you do go with bigger tires, go with at least 4.88 gears.
[ The 4.56 gears would be okay for the 35's. If you do go with bigger tires, go with at least 4.88 gears.
I have an 8.8 in the rear with 3.55LS and the Dana 44 in the front.
I am thinking to go to 4.10 or 4.56. The guys ar Randy's told me that I would need new carriers except for the front since I plan on putting in a locker.
I am running 33's but may go to 35's.
Roland
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From: Senoia, GA
Originally Posted by threefiftyone
The lower the ratio you go, the weaker the gears become.
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From: Florida Hill Country
Originally Posted by fishmanndotcom
i've seen 5.13's pushing 44" TSL's with a Detroit locker and 450/500 hp! they seem strong to me!
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The stock axles would also be a big issue.
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ooooooooo no i was talkijng about a sterling 10.25! sorry bout that, lol. when you order gears though if you order thick gears then they are stronger! i dunno if they make them for 8.8 or not though.
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From: Richmond, CA
Originally Posted by Commo
Hey Title what did you take out of the 8.8?
I have an 8.8 in the rear with 3.55LS and the Dana 44 in the front.
I am thinking to go to 4.10 or 4.56. The guys ar Randy's told me that I would need new carriers except for the front since I plan on putting in a locker.
I am running 33's but may go to 35's.
Roland
I have an 8.8 in the rear with 3.55LS and the Dana 44 in the front.
I am thinking to go to 4.10 or 4.56. The guys ar Randy's told me that I would need new carriers except for the front since I plan on putting in a locker.
I am running 33's but may go to 35's.
Roland
Since you are planning on putting maybe 35" tires on, I would recomend the 4.56 gears. Also, the guys at Randy's is correct. Idon't remember what the #'s are, but I think it's like 3.73 and below use the same carrier as stock and 3.9 and above use a different carrier. When you go and place your order for parts, just go ahead and order the locker and gears at the same time. The parts person should be able to tell the differrence.
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There is no carrier break in the 8.8 except for certain locker manufacturers. The D44 break is 3.73 and down or 3.92 and up. For clarification, the stock carrier and Trac Lok for the 8.8 has no breaks.
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Question I have a 77 F-150 4x4x w/ a 300 6. I plan to run 35's on it-will 4.11's be a low enough ratio or would 4.56's be the way to go? It gets a lot of street use. Will I need to change the carrier for the 4.11's? Acually, it'll be 4.11's in the rear w/ 4.10's in the front since I can't seem to find 4.11's for the D44.
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Well it does help when you have several friends to help with lunch and dinner as cheap labor. But having some good tools is very handy to have. Here are couple that may help out the next time you change gears.
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From: iowa
Originally Posted by threefiftyone
Is a press a must-have item when changing gears?
