Has anyone put 9" axel ends on 8.8 rearend?

KoolRockSteady · 11-24-2002

I'm tired of my c-clip elim's leaking.. ne1 ever swap over from c-clip elim's to 9" flanges? How much will it all cost and do I need new axels like I've heard or can I use same ones? thanks

btw I have 31splines already

Twister · 11-24-2002

yes it can be done, and yes ou will need new axles

JUSTNLX · 11-24-2002

The off-road crowd have been doing it for years.

You will also get a much better axle bearing set-up. No more using the axle shaft for a bearing race. The 9" bearings are pressed onto the axles and have their own races. That is why you need new axles.

You will need to cut off the axle flange on your 8.8 and fit and weld a 9" axle flange in it's place.

I will ask a buddy of mine, he races a Ranger in SCORE events, his 8.8 has 9" axles. Or try giving Currie a call, they may be able to help.

http://www.currieenterprises.com

I personally went to a complete Currie 9" diff/housing, no more 8.8

KoolRockSteady · 12-04-2002

I'm going to do this and Strange wants $365 for new axels and bearings,flanges ect. and it'll be another $300-350 for labor. Has anyone done this before and is there better things out there than Strange? Thanks

Jarrett · 12-04-2002

Are you getting new axles for that price, or just the c-clip eliminator kit?

KoolRockSteady · 12-05-2002

365 includes the axels and 9" axel ends