Building an 8.8

94gexplorer · Oct 20, 2010

a couple different places make diff covers you didnt mention that

kolton · Oct 20, 2010

I was gonna say a nice Diff cover. The riddler ones look freakin awesome IMO and I'm doubting you'll break it. Have the tubes welded into the diff. I know a few guys that have spun the tubes with only 33"s.

4.0B2 · Oct 20, 2010

I have the ruff stuff diff cover, forgot to mention it.. Recessed bolts and fill n drain plugs. Freaking heavy thing!

Shran · Oct 20, 2010

Did your cover come with the drain drilled on the top of the cover...instead of the bottom? Mine did. I was like WTF. I emailed Dan and never heard back. Ruff Stuff has been alright in the past but I feel let down this time... took like 2-3 weeks to get my order too. :annoyed:

88_Eddie · Oct 20, 2010

you have a locker, diff cover, gears and disc brakes.....i think that covers all the cool stuff for the 8.8........broncograveyard.com does have some heavy duty axle shafts, IDK how much stronger they are than stock tho

4.0B2 · Oct 20, 2010

Well if I was replacing axle shafts I'm buying the superior 88 kit. But with only planning on 33s (in the near future) I don't think I need them lol. Yeah I think I got everything covered. Cept the locker bc it's backordered. Gonna be a few weeks. I'm gonna go ahead and lay all my brake lines out and try to figure that out. Using the link above itahouldnt be to hard

88_Eddie · Oct 20, 2010

oh and what about a c-lip elim kit?

4.0B2 · Oct 20, 2010

It's on the list I think. I gotta look at it more. That's one thing Ive never done to an axle.

88_Eddie · Oct 20, 2010

it's on my list, easier to put it in now with the axle out, i'm just tryin to find a good/inexpensive one

MAranger · Oct 20, 2010

You probably have the explorer disc brakes? Thats a nice setup, I have one sitting in my garage I just regeared to 4.56. Keep an eye on your brakelines: I was going to run a stainless flex hose with a t at the end to the top of the pumpkin, two steel hard lines out towards each backing plate, and a stainless flex hose going to each caliper. You have to have the flex hose to the caliper because they float on slide pins.

As far the the build-up goes, The aussie your getting is a "lunchbox" type that replaces your side gears, correct? If so, there is no reason you can't go ahead and set-up your gears, you would have your shafts (and therefore your aussie) out at that time anyway.

Watch for the cross shaft hitting the ring gear when you remove it. On my 4.56, it did, I ground a tooth for clearance. I'm not sure if your 4.10 will. Yukon's install guide has the torque, backlash, and preload specs for you.

As far as cool stuff, I've had my eye on a diff cover by Ruffstuff Specialties. Super beefy 3/8" cover, 1/2" mounting flange. Ruffstuff is a vendor here, and they offer a 10% discount to TRS users. You can get upgraded rotors and pads I'm sure. C-clip eliminators. Yada yada yada

edit: I need to read the whole thread before I post , huh?

4.0B2 · Oct 20, 2010

I know nothing about them other than something about a spring lol. I'm gonna donthe research and look at it when I'm not in my college class lol.

Shran · Oct 20, 2010

If you guys are thinking about doing c-clip eliminators and stuff with an 8.8, just make it easier on yourself and do a 9" swap instead. Much better aftermarket, easy disc brake conversion, and no c-clips right from the factory.

4.0B2 · Oct 20, 2010

I don't think c clip eliminators will be needed for me. But like I said, I know nothing about them honestly so...

4.0B2 · Oct 20, 2010

MAranger said:
You probably have the explorer disc brakes? Thats a nice setup, I have one sitting in my garage I just regeared to 4.56. Keep an eye on your brakelines: I was going to run a stainless flex hose with a t at the end to the top of the pumpkin, two steel hard lines out towards each backing plate, and a stainless flex hose going to each caliper. You have to have the flex hose to the caliper because they float on slide pins. okay i'll look at it, and yeah its a 97 ex brakes, its gonna be awesome. and my plan is to eventually regear to 4.56, i just wonder what the 4.0, a4ld, 4.56's and 30's for now, will get gas milage wise. and then later on at 33's what will my economy be, i gotta be able to afford to drive it daily

As far the the build-up goes, The aussie your getting is a "lunchbox" type that replaces your side gears, correct? If so, there is no reason you can't go ahead and set-up your gears, you would have your shafts (and therefore your aussie) out at that time anyway.this is because i hate laying under that truck in my driveway to do it. i'd rather just build it and on the table and mount it up finished.

Watch for the cross shaft hitting the ring gear when you remove it. On my 4.56, it did, I ground a tooth for clearance. I'm not sure if your 4.10 will. Yukon's install guide has the torque, backlash, and preload specs for you.
4.10's shouldn't becasue they are factory gears
As far as cool stuff, I've had my eye on a diff cover by Ruffstuff Specialties. Super beefy 3/8" cover, 1/2" mounting flange. Ruffstuff is a vendor here, and they offer a 10% discount to TRS users. i got my ruffstuff thru a jeeper here local that was building an 8.8 for his tj, but then sold his tj and 8.8, not the cover, and got a rig on d60's!!! You can get upgraded rotors and pads I'm sure. C-clip eliminators. Yada yada yada

edit: I need to read the whole thread before I post , huh?

yeah, reading it all does help lol. i do that sometimes... its all good tho. a second opinion aint bad

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