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Derrick C.
05-30-2001, 08:00 PM
How strong is the stock 8.8? Does any one know if there is up gradeable stuff for this axle? I'm just wondering!

Robert
05-30-2001, 08:21 PM
According to the 6/01 issue of 4-Wheel & Off-road, the 8.8 axle from the Explorer is rated to withstand an average maximum of 6,122 lb-ft of torque. That puts it ahead of the 5,982 for the Dana 44, 4,161 for the Dana 35 and 3,728 for the 8.25 Mopar. I would say it is pretty stout.

rpenner54
05-30-2001, 09:54 PM
http://www.pirate4x4.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=4&t=004060

http://www.pirate4x4.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=10&t=010359

Here ya go.

Derrick C.
05-30-2001, 10:59 PM
So is this true? Warn makes a full floater kit for the 8.8.

rpenner54
05-31-2001, 09:40 AM
They did, not sure if they still do or not. This will make you have a 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern also.

mattadams
05-31-2001, 10:01 AM
Warn has discontinued their full floater kit for the 8.8", effective last years SEMA show as I recall.