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DRAKE VISCOME 04-01-2023 05:04 PM

rear end gear set availability 8.8 Ford
 
:):):) Beyond 5.13 ring & pinion (ratio)...for 8.8" Ford rear...anything available between the 5.13 & next ratio we are aware of 5.71 ???...much thanx...for any/all help...:):):) Drake

Robin Lawrence 04-01-2023 08:17 PM

Re: rear end gear set availability 8.8 Ford
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DRAKE VISCOME (Post 678306)
:):):) Beyond 5.13 ring & pinion (ratio)...for 8.8" Ford rear...anything available between the 5.13 & next ratio we are aware of 5.71 ???...much thanx...for any/all help...:):):) Drake

Nope, I tested an 8.8 Drop out center section and we also tried to find ratios near my current 5.43. Nothing is available between those ratios in an 8.8.
I ended up testing the 5.13 and will test the 5.71 at some point.

Robin

DRAKE VISCOME 04-01-2023 11:57 PM

Re: rear end gear set availability 8.8 Ford
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin Lawrence (Post 678316)
Nope, I tested an 8.8 Drop out center section and we also tried to find ratios near my current 5.43. Nothing is available between those ratios in an 8.8.
I ended up testing the 5.13 and will test the 5.71 at some point.

Robin

Thanx Robin...ideally think something 5.43/5.57 would be a-ok...the 5.71 a bit too much without getting into tire height changes...thought awhile ago was told there was a 5.57 gear set for Explorer 8.8...so guess we'll stay @ 5.13 for present -:)-Drake

BRETV 04-02-2023 09:19 AM

Re: rear end gear set availability 8.8 Ford
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin Lawrence (Post 678316)
Nope, I tested an 8.8 Drop out center section and we also tried to find ratios near my current 5.43. Nothing is available between those ratios in an 8.8.
I ended up testing the 5.13 and will test the 5.71 at some point.

Robin

8.8 drop out center section? There's a 12 bolt drop out center section, never heard of an 8.8 one. Who makes it?




Bret Velde
2003 ??/SA

DRAKE VISCOME 04-02-2023 10:10 AM

Re: rear end gear set availability 8.8 Ford
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin Lawrence (Post 678316)
Nope, I tested an 8.8 Drop out center section and we also tried to find ratios near my current 5.43. Nothing is available between those ratios in an 8.8.
I ended up testing the 5.13 and will test the 5.71 at some point.

Robin

thanx yet again Robin...

Ralph A Powell 04-02-2023 11:49 AM

Re: rear end gear set availability 8.8 Ford
 
You are correct the Strange drop used Chevy 12 gears but the pig went into a Ford 9” axle housing. As I remember it was done at Ford’s request to run in NASCAR resistor plate races! NASCAR said NO YOU CANT RUN THAT.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRETV (Post 678334)
8.8 drop out center section? There's a 12 bolt drop out center section, never heard of an 8.8 one. Who makes it?




Bret Velde
2003 ??/SA


Robin Lawrence 04-02-2023 12:49 PM

Re: rear end gear set availability 8.8 Ford
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BRETV (Post 678334)
8.8 drop out center section? There's a 12 bolt drop out center section, never heard of an 8.8 one. Who makes it?


Bret Velde
2003 ??/SA

I am sorry I can't say just yet. These were development pieces that I was asked to test. As soon as I am allowed, I will pass along the status of the program.

Robin

BRETV 04-02-2023 12:53 PM

Re: rear end gear set availability 8.8 Ford
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Robin Lawrence (Post 678345)
I am sorry I can't say just yet. These were development pieces that I was asked to test. As soon as I am allowed, I will pass along the status of the program.

Robin

Keep me posted Robin. Thanks! I also sent your info to a friend of mine to dyno his GT500.





Bret Velde
2003 ??/SA

ron kievit 04-03-2023 05:23 PM

Re: rear end gear set availability 8.8 Ford
 
yukon had 6.14 gears i used when I ran w/s 88 mustang 2300 4 cyl. around 1999

kdanner 04-04-2023 12:16 PM

Re: rear end gear set availability 8.8 Ford
 
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Originally Posted by BRETV (Post 678334)
8.8 drop out center section? There's a 12 bolt drop out center section, never heard of an 8.8 one. Who makes it?




Bret Velde
2003 ??/SA

I remember Strange having one years ago, same time they came out with the 12 bolt one. Now there is this Chassisworks one.


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