Upgrade an 8.8?
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Tuned
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Upgrade an 8.8?
may be looking for a replacement for my 8.8 in a 95 bronco, (cracked axel housing). What would be a reasonable upgrade with out a whole lot more $$$ I would kind of like to include a locker of somesort in the process.
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ok, ok A lot of wheeling 32" tires no lift ithe old one cracked at the spring perches. I am thinking a stronger unit might be better. ie ford 9" or dana etc. not real sure what fits with out to many other mods to the truck. A locker would be real helpful on the trail. But I have lived with-out for a lot of years.
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Wow, you cracked a housing? You either got a lemon, or you REALLY beat the snot out of it.
The housing on a 9" is stronger, but you'll lose your ABS and more importantly your speedo. I wouldn't go that route.
The best upgrade would be to put in a sterling 10.25" from a 92-97 F-250 or F-350.
Unfortunately, that means new wheels and tires, and you have to do something with the front or you'll be carrying two spares.
Or if you know a good welder, you might be able to weld some reinforcements onto the 8.8 housing.
Lockers have been discussed here extensively - I'd suggest a search.
The housing on a 9" is stronger, but you'll lose your ABS and more importantly your speedo. I wouldn't go that route.
The best upgrade would be to put in a sterling 10.25" from a 92-97 F-250 or F-350.
Unfortunately, that means new wheels and tires, and you have to do something with the front or you'll be carrying two spares.
Or if you know a good welder, you might be able to weld some reinforcements onto the 8.8 housing.
Lockers have been discussed here extensively - I'd suggest a search.
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