pedrossplash 15+ Year Member Joined May 23, 2008 Messages 14 Points 3,101 Vehicle Year 1994 Transmission Manual Jun 8, 2008 #1 I've converted from a 7.5 to an 8.8. The 7.5 U-bolts don't fit. Anyone know what size I should be looking for?
I've converted from a 7.5 to an 8.8. The 7.5 U-bolts don't fit. Anyone know what size I should be looking for?
JohnnyU "Outlaw" Solid Axle Swap Joined Sep 23, 2004 Messages 4,290 Points 5,101 City Chillicothe, Illinois Vehicle Year 2008 Transmission Automatic Jun 8, 2008 #2 The 8.8 must have been out of an Explorer or newer FX4 LII. In which case, you need u-bolts with a bend radius of 1.625". The axle tube is Ø3.25".
The 8.8 must have been out of an Explorer or newer FX4 LII. In which case, you need u-bolts with a bend radius of 1.625". The axle tube is Ø3.25".
pedrossplash 15+ Year Member Joined May 23, 2008 Messages 14 Points 3,101 Vehicle Year 1994 Transmission Manual Jun 9, 2008 #3 Yes, it was out of a 98' Explorer.
mkpecor 15+ Year Member Joined Dec 27, 2007 Messages 1,020 Points 3,101 Age 43 City black diamond W.A. Vehicle Year 1988 Transmission Manual Jun 9, 2008 #4 the explorer axle tube is 3 1/4