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Getting my explorer 8.8 shortened to fit under my ranger drag project. We all know that the diff is offset for fuel tank clearance and quite a few people narrow the driver's side by 2 7/8" in order to run two pax side axles in it. Great, but the pinion flange on the 8.8 is not centered on the pumpkin. Did some measuring (shown below) and found that the difference is 1.25", or 0.625" offset to the pax side. So in order to get the pinion flange centered, I'll need to cut off 3.5" (2.825+0.625) to get the pinion centered (don't worry, custom axles are getting ordered). Just looking for inputs or if anyone sees something blatantly wrong. Hoping to take the housing in Monday to get cut.
Here's how I measured. Set up 2 pipe clamps (don't have a true angle to use) on either side of the diff housing. Measured to the center of the pinion from each side. Difference is 1.25"
From driver's side
From pax side
Here's how I measured. Set up 2 pipe clamps (don't have a true angle to use) on either side of the diff housing. Measured to the center of the pinion from each side. Difference is 1.25"
From driver's side
From pax side