kamokid

what all is involved in a ford 8.8 swap?

got to talkin to a dude a while back and he said they were a bolt on, i have an 8.8 and some say they are awesome, some say go for the 9's but thats not my question. My question is what all is involved with swappin them out, like Ebrake, and mounts?

I need a little help so PM me if you have done this before, or post it below so we can all see!

Please, and thanks!

mike37

re weld spring perch
and a flange for the drive shaft small mod at the disk end of the E brake cable

kamokid

what do you mean small? what do you have to end up doin?

i dont care about the ABS, and the bolt pattern is the same, but not sure what you mean on the brake mod either

mike37

the link I had for the cherokees is gon but her is one for a jeep
http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/ford88.html

mike37

I don't have an e brake right now but
what you need to do is cut about half the return spring off the brake end
get two of the cable eye and two cable clamps the you hook the eye on the e brake arm wrap the cable around it and clamp

mike37

it all in the link I posted

ktmracer419

make sure ya weld the tubes to the housin or they be spinnin'

kamokid

sweet thnks guys i just ddnt know about the Ebrake

90xjmark

nice little bit of info guys I am not too far from doing this what are the best years to potnetially find 4.10 and an LSD?

mike37

what concerns you about the Ebrake

MPETE

95-01 explorers is your best option because these will be 31 spline and have disc brakes
prior to that will have drums
open the drivers door and look at the sticker on the bottom of the door jam ON THE DOOR and look for code D2 under axle.
D2 = 4.10 limited slip
42 = 4.10 open
D4 = 3.73 L/S
46 = 3.73 open
D5 = 3.55 L/S
45 = 3.55 open