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08-14-2011, 01:03 PM
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Why the 8.8? It's not a bad rearend.. In doing a ford 9" rear and Dana 44 front.. Most of the cost will be in the axle.... I would think.. Set a budget and shop around. I found a 79 bronco for 500 got my axles off it and now I'm parting the rest out.. When it's all said and done I might have 300 in my swap.. Good luck with yours.
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Year: 1993
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Engine: 4.0L High Output
Depends.. if a shop does it it can be around $500-700. If you do it yourself then it will be more like $200-300. That's just for the swap.. Depending on what 8.8 you put in you will want to regear your front axle so add the cost and labor into that as well.
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My 8.8 swap cost around $900 for everything and me installing it and welding on all the brackets. I went with all new disk brake parts and seals, and MORE offroad bracket kit.
Do some research and find one with 31 spline shafts, I think from what I have read, the 8.8 with the 31 spline shafts has a stronger housing and shafts than a 9" and a D44.
Do some research and find one with 31 spline shafts, I think from what I have read, the 8.8 with the 31 spline shafts has a stronger housing and shafts than a 9" and a D44.
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