I did my vega different, I bought new ends, had my axles cut and resplined and used the axles to allign it , then welded it. Worked fine. No binding, Ford 9 inch.
I build a Ford 8.8 for a chevette I did the same way. I used a older style Ranger 8.8 and with 2 short axles it works out to 53" total width. What's great is they will take a lot of abuse and came be had with 3.73 or 4.11 with factory limited slip.
@SloppyMechanics I know I’m waaaaay late but I’m starting a build (mild built 5.3 that may see some nitrous) and I’m wondering if shortening the 8.8 is a necessary thing or can I just throw it in? The reason I’m asking is because I seen some comments on shortening 8.8’s for some S10 applications but my father has a boosted S10 with an 8.8 and he just threw it in without needing to shorten anything. Thanks buddy!
kinda wondering on how mush work it would be to take the whole tube out , i know there plugwelded in just dont know how mush force they use to press them in if you can get the short tube out of the 2nd diff in one piece along with the short axle you could press it intoo the long side of the 1st diff after getting the long tube out of that and plug weld it in straight my guess is that you can use the through and through round bar and a small portapower to press everything out and in out
I'm going to be putting in a 355/375 up engine in a chevy s10 92 would that 8.8 fit under my 92 s 10 or would I have to cut it short term love the Colorado video I would love to put a 6.o ls with turbo
donald richard ..itl fit uncut but u will have a few inches sticking out past the fender due to the 8.8 being wider if u cut it down tho it looks more stock and fits under the fender like factory..just depends on what u like
+rude235 You'd need to know the width of your rear end and compare it to the width of the Exploder rear. Also something to consider is the Exploder rear center is offset.
+AR G Yes I believe they are a little. Also a little larger than the Ranger rear too. Actually I think they're the largest 8.8 tubes at around 3.25" OD.
+AGearhead4Life Cutting down an Explorer rear is my plan for my Monte. I can get '95+ with discs for $200 pretty much anytime, and even with having to cut it down it's so much cheaper than a 9". No need to bother with c-clip eliminators or 9" ends, as the disc brakes will keep the axle in the tube if the axle snaps.
+AR G That's what I was thinking. I've considered 9" housing ends but that was because I planned on getting aftermarket axles and if I'm going to spend the money, i might as well eliminate the c-clips too since the axle should cost the same. That and I know c-clips aren't allowed in some classes. IDK hard decision.
i copied the stock ones, flipped stock rear around an down on jackstands, leveled off flat spot of bottom of pinion feed, noted stock perch's and then copied them to the new weld on along with cetnerline measurements, lot of eyeballing, super lucky it went together perfect. no problems
really appreciate these videos man. Im truely getting pretty amped up to do a turbo LQ4 in my malibu wagon again.
I did my vega different, I bought new ends, had my axles cut and resplined and used the axles to allign it , then welded it. Worked fine. No binding, Ford 9 inch.
Matt your getting fancy not sloppy at all . Lol great video .
I build a Ford 8.8 for a chevette I did the same way. I used a older style Ranger 8.8 and with 2 short axles it works out to 53" total width. What's great is they will take a lot of abuse and came be had with 3.73 or 4.11 with factory limited slip.
I did the exact same thing to he 8.8 I put in my 79 malibu. I had the axles redrilled for the 4.75 bolt pattern tho.
love your "fuck it" attitude :D
+AccAkut1987 Exactly
that dude has some sick welds!
+richard hamm I weld pipe for a living lol, but honesly, those were shit mig welds on a shitty rusty housing , its all shit work lol
imlwrthnuHaha so you lay pipe for a living? Giggity nice though! Def looks good for being nasty shit!
+richard hamm my friend is a pipe fitter, welder etc for a living
+Sloppy Mechanics Nice I'm newer to welding, looked pretty good to me! going to try and fab my hotside and see what happens
Cool! I'll go for the hack job sloppy angle iron method!
nice video. but I read when you cut them it will center the yoke, but I'm not understanding how
You should share this info with Mr. Regular for his falcon. He's been looking for an 8.8 for it.
This. Talk to him today when you see him, Matt. Happy Halloween!
Oh yeah, he's gonna be at the dyno day.
@SloppyMechanics I know I’m waaaaay late but I’m starting a build (mild built 5.3 that may see some nitrous) and I’m wondering if shortening the 8.8 is a necessary thing or can I just throw it in? The reason I’m asking is because I seen some comments on shortening 8.8’s for some S10 applications but my father has a boosted S10 with an 8.8 and he just threw it in without needing to shorten anything. Thanks buddy!
kinda wondering on how mush work it would be to take the whole tube out , i know there plugwelded in just dont know how mush force they use to press them in
if you can get the short tube out of the 2nd diff in one piece along with the short axle you could press it intoo the long side of the 1st diff after getting the long tube out of that and plug weld it in straight
my guess is that you can use the through and through round bar and a small portapower to press everything out and in out
I'm going to be putting in a 355/375 up engine in a chevy s10 92 would that 8.8 fit under my 92 s 10 or would I have to cut it short term love the Colorado video I would love to put a 6.o ls with turbo
donald richard ..itl fit uncut but u will have a few inches sticking out past the fender due to the 8.8 being wider if u cut it down tho it looks more stock and fits under the fender like factory..just depends on what u like
How much torque and HP can a factory 8.8 take and what does it blow up at?
Another victim eh Matt , love it !!
? im running corvette blades on my 87 blazer and i had to use spacers 1 1/2", could i get away with 8.8 swap and not narrow it? just re-drill the lugs
+rude235 You'd need to know the width of your rear end and compare it to the width of the Exploder rear. Also something to consider is the Exploder rear center is offset.
These measurments should be the same for the s10?
8.8 Fun! You plan to keep the ford bolt pattern or redrilling them?
Just gunna throw on explorer wheels
Fancy editing on this one Matt, nice!!
Where did you get those D-rings? I like that a lot.
+Hammerhaus Kennel he had them laying around he welds them on things he builds for cranes to pick them up
***** Good info, thanks Matt!
What the part number of the alignment tool?
Aren't the Exploder rears larger tube than say a Fox 8.8? Looked pretty beefy to me.
+AR G Yes I believe they are a little. Also a little larger than the Ranger rear too. Actually I think they're the largest 8.8 tubes at around 3.25" OD.
+AGearhead4Life Cutting down an Explorer rear is my plan for my Monte. I can get '95+ with discs for $200 pretty much anytime, and even with having to cut it down it's so much cheaper than a 9". No need to bother with c-clip eliminators or 9" ends, as the disc brakes will keep the axle in the tube if the axle snaps.
+AR G That's what I was thinking. I've considered 9" housing ends but that was because I planned on getting aftermarket axles and if I'm going to spend the money, i might as well eliminate the c-clips too since the axle should cost the same. That and I know c-clips aren't allowed in some classes. IDK hard decision.
Matt is that a 110v mig or 220v ?
Keep up the good work brothat !
Unsure I think 220 we have done it with 110 also
2.880 in is the exact length difference of the 2 axles
Thanks Guys!
what did you set your pinion angle at before you welded the spring perches on? thanks!
i copied the stock ones, flipped stock rear around an down on jackstands, leveled off flat spot of bottom of pinion feed, noted stock perch's and then copied them to the new weld on along with cetnerline measurements, lot of eyeballing, super lucky it went together perfect. no problems
OK thanks man
What year explorer rear end?
Can you buy one already cut down?
probably from some place some where, i would be surprised if you couldn't, but damned if i know where you would go or how expensive it would be
When you build it nice... You worry about it breaking... When you build it Sloppy you expect it to break...
awesome
Dam that tube was way off