You also need to weld the tubes back together. It takes two cuts to narrow the Explorer 8.8.
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Q: I heard you can narrow the Explorer 8.8 by making only one cut. The Explorer 8.8 is almost famously narrowed easily. The Differential tags are coded with either an “L” for Limited Slip, or a “C” for Conventional (open differential)ĤL10 = Limited slip differential with 4.10 gears All the vehicles information is listed on the tag including the “Axle Code” Look in the Drivers side door jamb (on the door). You will be able to see the wall thickness of the tube. Unscrew the vent fitting on the passenger side axle tube. Handles abuse from track racing to offroad and everything in between Plenty of Aftermarket support for future upgrades.Common 5 x 114.3 0R 5 on 4 ½ lug pattern.Rear disc brakes (typically an upgrade).
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Variety of gear ratios and options (LSD, open diff, etc.) available.Why the Ford 8.8? There are many reasons to use a Ford Explorer 8.8 from the 1995-2004 Ford Explorer. This is simply a “How-To” get the job of narrowing done and into your ride. This article is not written to discuss all the vehicles you can use it on, which is best, or any opinions regarding “the best” for the job.
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Tons of information exists regarding the 8.8, but only “talk” about the task of narrowing the Explorer 8.8 seems to exist no matter how much searching you do. With the availability of practically “everywhere”, high support, and ease of mod, it is no surprise why people are turning to the Ford 8.8 as their solution to differential upgrades.
#Narrow girder front end install
The Ford 8.8 or Explorer 8.8 is becoming a very popular axle to install to just about everything.