Semi floater,full floating rear axel.
What are these new heavy towing and hauling half tons using for a rear axel. I have always considered the full floaters the most capable especially the ones with 35 splines and above. If you break...
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SMKettner.
I believe the 8.8 is c*clip also see below:
Ford 8.8" Axle Parts, Gears, and Upgrades
Axle Specifications:
Ring Gear Diameter: 8.800
Diff Cover Bolts: 10
Ring Gear Bolts: 10
Axle Spline Count: 31 / 28
Axle Shaft Style: --
C-Clips: Yes
Pinion Support: No
Pinion Nut: 1-1/16"
Pinion Crush Sleeve: Yes
Carrier Breaks: No
Dropout Carrier: No
Max Output Torque: 1,360 / 1,250 ft-lbs
Max Cont. Torque: 5,100 / 4,600 ft-lbs
Torque Specifications:
Pinion Preload New: 14 to 19 in-lbs
Pinion Preload Reused: 6 to 8 in-lbs
Ring Gear Backlash: .011" to .016" (5*)
.011" to .016" (2*)
Ring Gear Bolt Torque: 60 ft-lbs
Carrier Bearing Caps: 60 ft-lbs
Popular Applications:
Ford Bronco 1983 - 1996 Rear
Ford Mustang 1985 - 2011 Rear
Ford Ranger 1990 - 2011 Rear
Ford Explorer 1991 - 2010 Rear
Ford Expedition 1997 - 2009 F / R
Ford F-150 1983 - 2010 F / R
Mazda B3000 / B4000 1994 - 2008 Rear
Ford Crown Victoria 1983 - 2011 Rear
Axle Images:
Axle Details
The Ford 8.8" axle was introduced in 1983 to replace the (more expensive to produce) Ford 9 Inch axle. Their 8.8" tall ring gears and 28 or 31 spline axle shafts made them a great choice for mid to full-size trucks and SUVs and is why Ford continues to use them in many of their vehicles. Ford 8.8" axles are available in front and rear applications in both solid axle and IFS/IRS configurations and can easily be identified by their diff covers which are square with very rounded edges and 10 cover bolts.
*Note: Older "5-Cut" face milled gears may have different set up specs than the newer "2-Cut" face hobbed gears.
I believe the 8.8 is c*clip also see below:
Ford 8.8" Axle Parts, Gears, and Upgrades
Axle Specifications:
Ring Gear Diameter: 8.800
Diff Cover Bolts: 10
Ring Gear Bolts: 10
Axle Spline Count: 31 / 28
Axle Shaft Style: --
C-Clips: Yes
Pinion Support: No
Pinion Nut: 1-1/16"
Pinion Crush Sleeve: Yes
Carrier Breaks: No
Dropout Carrier: No
Max Output Torque: 1,360 / 1,250 ft-lbs
Max Cont. Torque: 5,100 / 4,600 ft-lbs
Torque Specifications:
Pinion Preload New: 14 to 19 in-lbs
Pinion Preload Reused: 6 to 8 in-lbs
Ring Gear Backlash: .011" to .016" (5*)
.011" to .016" (2*)
Ring Gear Bolt Torque: 60 ft-lbs
Carrier Bearing Caps: 60 ft-lbs
Popular Applications:
Ford Bronco 1983 - 1996 Rear
Ford Mustang 1985 - 2011 Rear
Ford Ranger 1990 - 2011 Rear
Ford Explorer 1991 - 2010 Rear
Ford Expedition 1997 - 2009 F / R
Ford F-150 1983 - 2010 F / R
Mazda B3000 / B4000 1994 - 2008 Rear
Ford Crown Victoria 1983 - 2011 Rear
Axle Images:
Axle Details
The Ford 8.8" axle was introduced in 1983 to replace the (more expensive to produce) Ford 9 Inch axle. Their 8.8" tall ring gears and 28 or 31 spline axle shafts made them a great choice for mid to full-size trucks and SUVs and is why Ford continues to use them in many of their vehicles. Ford 8.8" axles are available in front and rear applications in both solid axle and IFS/IRS configurations and can easily be identified by their diff covers which are square with very rounded edges and 10 cover bolts.
*Note: Older "5-Cut" face milled gears may have different set up specs than the newer "2-Cut" face hobbed gears.
