Truggy trail rig build thread - Page 7

5literbeater · 06-25-2012, 08:02 PM

8.8 rears I mean. I know the ifs 8.8's are HP

97TrailRigDD · 06-25-2012, 08:36 PM

8.8 is a low pinion rear but is about 1.25" higher than a 9. I think the 9" is the lowest of all the rear axles.

Both being stock 31 spline, strength is about the same. And I already have gears and install kit for the 8.8.

5literbeater · 06-26-2012, 12:46 AM

Eh. I guess there are lots of pros and cons for both axles and like you said, you already have the stuff for the 8.8. Whatever gets the job done. And if it breaks you can always swap it out for something else.

**dieseldane** · 06-26-2012, 10:23 AM

Did you happen to measure ground clearance from the bottom of the housings? Always wondered how much you would gain with an 8.8 over a 9, but don't have anything to measure off of myself.

97TrailRigDD · 07-01-2012, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dieseldane

Did you happen to measure ground clearance from the bottom of the housings? Always wondered how much you would gain with an 8.8 over a 9, but don't have anything to measure off of myself.

I will measure it probably sometime this week and let you know.

Took the truck out yesterday beadlocks worked great with 10 in the front and 8 in the rear.

97TrailRigDD · 07-08-2012, 02:44 PM

Picked up some parts that will go in this coming winter. np435 and a 205 out of a 79 f250.

97TrailRigDD · 07-09-2012, 05:46 PM

More parts for the rear axle came in today.

97TrailRigDD · 07-09-2012, 05:49 PM

Disc brake bracket will need half the 3.25" circle cut off. And the shocks are 12" travel.

railman · 07-09-2012, 06:48 PM

sweet pile of parts ya got

you have that done by the 27th???

l8r, John

97TrailRigDD · 07-09-2012, 07:44 PM

I don't think the full width rear will be in by then but maybe shortly after.

What do you guys think about this idea?
302 with propane(2 barrel got propane kit) and duraspark ignition, np435 trans, 205 with twin stick, ditch the cab but keep the rear tubing and tube out the front.

Also move motor and trans back about 6 inches to keep driveshafts the same length.

railman · 07-09-2012, 08:44 PM

6".....isn't that about what a doubler is???

do what ya want, but I vote ya keep the cab....then you will wheel in the winter....

l8r, John

n_bannerman · 07-09-2012, 09:33 PM

Keep the cab other wise it is just another buggy.

06-25-2012, 08:02 PM	#73
5literbeater Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Washington Year: 1999 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0 Turbo Class: 4x4 Extreme Posts: 46 Rep Power: 5 iTrader: (0)	8.8 rears I mean. I know the ifs 8.8's are HP __________________ 1999 Ranger: IN PROGRESS trussed D60 front, 4 link, 14" FOA RR C/O's, Daystar bumps, PSC steering, 10.5 rear, TG 4" toyota springs, 4" blocks, 2" shackles, traction bars, 12" FOA RR shocks, 39.5 Iroks on 20"s, 5.0l E303 cam, TFS valve springs, 1.6 RR, TM Headers, 42#'s, Pro-M 3" pro tube, TRE fuel pump, 70mm turbo, 44mm WG, BOV, I/C, SCT chip, ZF5/205, 4.5"/4" Fiberwerx fenders/bedsides, custom bumpers F/R, 9500# winch, sliders, autometers, corbeau seats, LOTS of tube
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06-25-2012, 08:36 PM	#74
97TrailRigDD August 2011 OTOTM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Evansville , IN. Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 OHV Class: 4X4 Posts: 853 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (1)	8.8 is a low pinion rear but is about 1.25" higher than a 9. I think the 9" is the lowest of all the rear axles. Both being stock 31 spline, strength is about the same. And I already have gears and install kit for the 8.8. __________________ 1997 FW44 37's.
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06-26-2012, 12:46 AM	#75
5literbeater Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Washington Year: 1999 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 5.0 Turbo Class: 4x4 Extreme Posts: 46 Rep Power: 5 iTrader: (0)	Eh. I guess there are lots of pros and cons for both axles and like you said, you already have the stuff for the 8.8. Whatever gets the job done. And if it breaks you can always swap it out for something else. __________________ 1999 Ranger: IN PROGRESS trussed D60 front, 4 link, 14" FOA RR C/O's, Daystar bumps, PSC steering, 10.5 rear, TG 4" toyota springs, 4" blocks, 2" shackles, traction bars, 12" FOA RR shocks, 39.5 Iroks on 20"s, 5.0l E303 cam, TFS valve springs, 1.6 RR, TM Headers, 42#'s, Pro-M 3" pro tube, TRE fuel pump, 70mm turbo, 44mm WG, BOV, I/C, SCT chip, ZF5/205, 4.5"/4" Fiberwerx fenders/bedsides, custom bumpers F/R, 9500# winch, sliders, autometers, corbeau seats, LOTS of tube
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06-26-2012, 10:23 AM	#76
dieseldane Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Garnett, KS Year: 1984/1995 Make: Ford Model: Bronco 2/Fordenstein Engine: 2.8/5.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: DD/taking up garage space Posts: 508 Rep Power: 19 iTrader: (1)	Did you happen to measure ground clearance from the bottom of the housings? Always wondered how much you would gain with an 8.8 over a 9, but don't have anything to measure off of myself.
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07-08-2012, 02:44 PM	#78
97TrailRigDD August 2011 OTOTM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Evansville , IN. Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 OHV Class: 4X4 Posts: 853 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (1)	Picked up some parts that will go in this coming winter. np435 and a 205 out of a 79 f250. __________________ 1997 FW44 37's.
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07-09-2012, 05:46 PM	#79
97TrailRigDD August 2011 OTOTM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Evansville , IN. Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 OHV Class: 4X4 Posts: 853 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (1)	More parts for the rear axle came in today. __________________ 1997 FW44 37's.
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07-09-2012, 05:49 PM	#80
97TrailRigDD August 2011 OTOTM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Evansville , IN. Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 OHV Class: 4X4 Posts: 853 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (1)	Disc brake bracket will need half the 3.25" circle cut off. And the shocks are 12" travel. __________________ 1997 FW44 37's.
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07-09-2012, 06:48 PM	#81
railman December 2011 OTOTM Winner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madisonville, KY Year: 1996 Make: Ford Model: Ranger SC 4X4 Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: everything Posts: 2,622 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (2)	sweet pile of parts ya got you have that done by the 27th??? l8r, John __________________ SAS with leaves, KP HP D60 front, D60 FF rear, 4.88's, 39.5x13.50x17" Bias Iroks, 17" Allied Beadlocks, winch, and a few dents and scratches......
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07-09-2012, 07:44 PM	#82
97TrailRigDD August 2011 OTOTM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Evansville , IN. Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 4.0 OHV Class: 4X4 Posts: 853 Rep Power: 8 iTrader: (1)	I don't think the full width rear will be in by then but maybe shortly after. What do you guys think about this idea? 302 with propane(2 barrel got propane kit) and duraspark ignition, np435 trans, 205 with twin stick, ditch the cab but keep the rear tubing and tube out the front. Also move motor and trans back about 6 inches to keep driveshafts the same length. __________________ 1997 FW44 37's.
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07-09-2012, 08:44 PM	#83
railman December 2011 OTOTM Winner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madisonville, KY Year: 1996 Make: Ford Model: Ranger SC 4X4 Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Extreme Used For: everything Posts: 2,622 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (2)	6".....isn't that about what a doubler is??? do what ya want, but I vote ya keep the cab....then you will wheel in the winter.... l8r, John __________________ SAS with leaves, KP HP D60 front, D60 FF rear, 4.88's, 39.5x13.50x17" Bias Iroks, 17" Allied Beadlocks, winch, and a few dents and scratches......
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07-09-2012, 09:33 PM	#84
n_bannerman Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Walla Walla, Washington Year: 1986 Make: Ford Model: Ranger 2.3L 4x4 Engine: 2.3 Class: 4x4 Used For: daily driver and occasional wheeling Posts: 316 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	Keep the cab other wise it is just another buggy. __________________ posted while ignoring work 86' extended cab 2.3 4x4 fender trim, rear factory block delete, 33x12.5 GoodYear Duratracs My build thread http://therangerstation.com/forums/s...d.php?t=118614
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