8.8 build part 1: Narrow + 9'' big bearing ends

narrowing the 8.8 with strange H1138 big bearing 9'' ends
Strange h1138 9” ends
www.teamzmotors...
Lead mine products 8.8 narrowing jig for big bearing 9” ends
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Lincoln electric 3350 welding helmet
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[@2old2rodeo]

Good video. I wish I had found your video before I narrowed my 8.8. Went through a similar process. One thing I did do that worked out well for me when cutting the old ends off was to square off of the blade and drill holes in the saw base so I could use u bolts to attach the saw to the axle tubes. It was solid. No movement whatsoever. The ends came out nice and square. It's in my video "Cutting down the Ford 8 8 differential" if you are interested. Thanks.

[@Justintimemetal]

Watching through some of your old content. I use a 3350 hood everyday at work and love it. It’s a little heavy compared to pancake hoods but depending on the task that day it’s more than adequate to get the job done.

[@crusadergarage298]

Thanks for watching. I had an old cheap hood before I bought that one. So it was waaaaayyyyy better. Still have it and love it. 👍

[@bobbyciman8892]

So good. Your production quality is getting better every time. Can’t wait to see the car finished. 🤘🤘

[@crusadergarage298]

Thanks for the complement and thanks for watching. Happy 4th to you.

[@dickkent1189]

Bro u just literally showed and said everything I've been trying to put all together in my mind for months. Started w cut n fab some tunnels. Then wheel offsets/width,to what brakes on what hub to wanting to narrow and brace some rear ends. I thought jeep people had it bad

[@crusadergarage298]

Thanks for watching. 👍

[@MrBlitzkrieg1987]

Yeah buddy! This is an excellent video 👍

[@robturner7853]

looking good brother , now i have too bk track , ive been catching your build here and there...

[@stevenwest6038]

Thanks

[@crusadergarage298]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@austincrider20]

Thanks for the video and links man I’m about to put bigger axles in mine. It’s been narrowed already and tubes welded with stock 31 splines an explorer diff. It’s been a 1.35 60’ on this setup. but I’m about to pull it out and put 35 splines and a spool and thinking about adding some braces. But the links you shared will help me a lot on getting the correct bushings. I already have a bar and bushings for a 9” but I don’t think the bushings will work. Either way I appreciate your time and effort into this video

[@crusadergarage298]

Thanks for watching. 👍

[@robturner7853]

i jus bought another fox , hatch this time to mini tub , had the coupe full tub before , happen to find your channel and really dig the get after it attitude , cya soon

[@crusadergarage298]

Thanks for watching.

[@rafatrill]

Highly appreciate it the link for the shortening eBay kit!

[@crusadergarage298]

Hopefully it’s still a good link. 👍

[@rafatrill]

@@crusadergarage298 the link doesn't work but I just looked up the seller and ordered it highly appreciate man

[@crusadergarage298]

👍

[@mathewshackelford8037]

I did this exact thing when I put a Ford 8.8 in my El Camino.

[@crusadergarage298]

Nice. These 8.8’s are strong and cheap.

[@mathewshackelford8037]

I traded a case of Mich Ultra for my 8.8

[@crusadergarage298]

Damn. That’s cheap. 👍

[@thecompound7354]

Nice vid. Thanks for Sharing! Hope to do the same to mine in the future.

[@crusadergarage298]

Thanks for watching. 👍

[@VRMN8R]

Did you put the lower control arm brackets back in the factory spot?

[@crusadergarage298]

No. I moved them inward about 1.5”.

[@VRMN8R]

@@crusadergarage298 you may have said that in the video and I missed it.
Thanks a bunch!!!

[@rifleman7313]

I was thinking about swapping Ford 8.8 axles into a Suzuki Samurai. Hopefully, this will somewhat increase stability just haven't decided to use ranger/explorer factory width or to go short side/short side width or long side/long side width. Or if I should just go with Ford 9 inch axles. I will also be stretching the wheelbase at least 1"-2" and will be using 30" or 35" tires. What do you think? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@ereid74]

Where do you get custom length axles for the 8.8?

[@crusadergarage298]

I ordered them from strange.
www.strangeengineering.net

[@NO-background-music-in-videos.]

I know its been a long time since this video. But did you take into account that the pinion is offset on a 8.8 and did you try to center it by cutting less off the short side and more off the long?

[@crusadergarage298]

I did not. I cut the same amount of each side

[@jimessex6907]

Good video! I used the 1138 ends also. Did you use the stock sn95 brake bracket?

[@crusadergarage298]

No I bought a North RaceCars brake kit that comes with their own bracket. Thanks for watching

[@jimessex6907]

Crusader Garage thank you

[@crusadergarage298]

No problem👍

[@mchristr]

For some reason the Strange listing for those housing ends says they only fit drum brakes. But that doesn't make any sense. Thanks for posting.

[@crusadergarage298]

Thanks for watching. I used the North Racecars SN95 disc brake kit. Works great.

[@jimcorman5842]

Great vid,did you buy the alignment tools or know someone to borrow from ? Thanks

[@crusadergarage298]

I bought the tools. Link in the description to the narrowing jig I bought. Cost around $120 ish.

[@jimcorman5842]

@@crusadergarage298 thanks

[@crusadergarage298]

Anytime.👍

[@speedfreak316]

what B.S are on the 12" rims?

[@crusadergarage298]

6.5.

[@robturner7853]

Btw , what size tire are you running on that 12?

[@crusadergarage298]

325/50/15

[@robturner7853]

@@crusadergarage298 exactly what i plan on the new build

[@jimcorman5842]

Ebay cant find the tools. Thanks

[@crusadergarage298]

The company was called lead mine products. It looks like they may have gone out of business.

[@crusadergarage298]

Found it
www.ebay.com/itm/Rearend-Narrowing-Fixture-Bushings-8-8-Ford-Rear-End-with-9-Ford-3-15-Ends/324403311291?hash=item4b87f1b2bb:g:La0AAOxyoA1RN5i-