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So, I finally got around to loading up the donor car from my V8 swap. My 90' Lincoln TownCar. I called the junk yard and asked if I could trade them it for a rear axle out of a 95' or newer Explorer. They said no, and that the axle would be $300. I laughed at them and hung up, i mean, i'm bringing them metal (which is at INSANE prices right now) and I'm giving them a axle to replace the one I'm takeing.
Wait a minute.
I have an axle under the car!! So, I picked up the back end of the car with the tractor, threw some jack stands under there and crawled under with the torch and went crazy.
So now they can have the car, with no: engine, transmission, interior, rear axle, seats, radiator, dash. etc.
Is there anything preventing me from useing this axle under my B2 when I eventually break my 7.5? It is an 8.8 with (i think) 3.27 gears.
I think this means I have to get a new carrier when I regear, correct?
It is approx 6" wider than my 7.5, which is fine, because I plan on a 78' fullsize D44 one day (approximatly the same day(s) that I break my 7.5, lol.
So another choice I have to make is leafs VS tri-4-link. It was 4 linked in the car with air bags. It would be relativly easy to build a new cross member and try and 4 link it under my Bronco. OR, just make some spring perches and BAM throw it under.
I suppose I'm just generally looking for any tidbits of information pertaining to this car axle specifically.
It is considered fullsize? like in the 90's F150's?
It is 28 spline or 31?
pics
Wait a minute.
I have an axle under the car!! So, I picked up the back end of the car with the tractor, threw some jack stands under there and crawled under with the torch and went crazy.
So now they can have the car, with no: engine, transmission, interior, rear axle, seats, radiator, dash. etc.
Is there anything preventing me from useing this axle under my B2 when I eventually break my 7.5? It is an 8.8 with (i think) 3.27 gears.
I think this means I have to get a new carrier when I regear, correct?
It is approx 6" wider than my 7.5, which is fine, because I plan on a 78' fullsize D44 one day (approximatly the same day(s) that I break my 7.5, lol.
So another choice I have to make is leafs VS tri-4-link. It was 4 linked in the car with air bags. It would be relativly easy to build a new cross member and try and 4 link it under my Bronco. OR, just make some spring perches and BAM throw it under.
I suppose I'm just generally looking for any tidbits of information pertaining to this car axle specifically.
It is considered fullsize? like in the 90's F150's?
It is 28 spline or 31?
pics
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