Went to the local pick-n-pull and scored big time. Had my buddy give me a hand today and went looking for the almighty ford 8.8 rear end with 3.73 gears and posi. I found one complete with rotors, calipers, the works for 200 bucks and also got the driveshaft end. It has only 108,xxx miles on it and everything seems cherry. its out of a 2000 ford explorer and I believe it was one of the cash for clunkers. motor was all messed up but everything else was nice about the car. Here are some pics.





I have a few more things to get and I will have a build thread started. heres what I have left to get.

clutch
flywheel
bellhousing

 

nice find

 

Waiting for smokey burnout pics.

 

i have had a few smokey burnouts but it looks like a fat tire harley motorcycle did it haha. one legger baby. im getting the rotors turned tomorrow along with new pads, bearings, seals, housing gasket, and check the posi and gears. it looks good so far. ill keep everyone informed.

 

tail gate needs cover lol

 

I need a new tailgate period haha. Heres some updated pics on the rear axle. cleaned it up, painted, rotors turned, new pads, and new cover gasket.

 

How much fab work need to make fit?

 

arent those brakes bigger than the ones up front?! lol

 

For my truck I was told the perches had to be cut and relocated. I just measured it and its a direct bolt up! but ill let you know as I get to that point. its about 1-2 wider then stock

Yes they are haha. Ill just drive in reverse. it will stop better

 

So how would i know an 8.8 if i want one. My local pick n pull always have exporers.

 

Ok some goggling and what not found a page on ranger station that tells me everything. So get you in and let us know how it works. I think this upgade is next on my list.

Also what are you doing for a brake cycliner? I read that our will not work and to grab the one from the explorer.

 

its a complete rear end. stock calipers bud. look at the pics

 

All the ford explorers had them from 94-00 look for the disk brakes and leaf springs first. then look at the metal identification tag bolted on the housing cover, look for 3L77 which is the gear ratio and L meaning it has posi. get the whole axle complete disc to disc. and check the mileage

 

I think he meant you need to upgrade the master cylinder and brake booster. This is the case when swapping full size chevy axles under a yota so I wouldn't be surprised.

 

We shall find out Which is why im doing a write up on it. pros/cons and all the in betweens

 

Cant wait to see the write up. You have my attention

 

So its 1-2" wider than the pre taco rear end, so would that mean it would be around the same size as a taco rear end?

Sorry to ask, its just i have a 00 taco, and of course posi and disc brakes would be sick.

 

good score on the rearend cant wait to see pics of your ride when its done

 

soon enough. have to get a few things for the trans because I will doing trans swap as well.

Im not sure how wide the tacoma rear end is but im sure its not a big enough difference to matter. If there is, hopefully when swapping it out your in the market for some wheels and tires

Thanks, me too

 

8.8 Rear

I am considering doing this, but just dont like the idea that the differential is offset.

Anyone know of another option that might be low cost to install?

Here's the deal; I am located in the midwest. My 89 Toyota 2wd pickup has been hit in the rearend. The rear end is bent. I want to get anything with 5 lugs under it.

-Any advice is appreciated.