4 lug 8.8 axle strength

fadlan12 · 12-14-2003, 01:27 AM

how much abuse can a stock 3.08 8.8 handle? i want to put new gears in but i am worried about the axles or c-clips or anything else crapping out. i have not done anything major to the engine i belive it's stock. i will eventually put 5 lug disc on all 4 wheels but money is tight right now. i am planning on the SVO aluminum girdle with the gear change.

**bandit** · 12-14-2003, 02:26 AM

street driven, on street tires? if so... i believe the stock 8.8 will be more than strong enough.

you'll begin to see problems when runnin' sticky tires at the sticky track.

dcm4136 · 12-14-2003, 02:33 AM

Keep in mind that you can buy hardened moser axles for cheaper than you can buy stock axles from ford. From what I have been told the axles are the weak link. Course if you want to be sure, then just get a 31 spline diff with hardened axles. You won't break that.

**12second5.0** · 12-14-2003, 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by dcm4136
Keep in mind that you can buy hardened moser axles for cheaper than you can buy stock axles from ford. From what I have been told the axles are the weak link. Course if you want to be sure, then just get a 31 spline diff with hardened axles. You won't break that.

When your 60 ft times start getting around 1.55 start worrying.Until then you will be fine.

tire · 12-14-2003, 10:51 PM

What is the first thing to go, carrier or axles? If I'm shooting for sub 1.8's, should I be moderately concerned about anything because this is my daily driver?

Nighthawk · 12-15-2003, 01:50 AM

i think your 4 wheels studs will break before anything else....

Nighthawk · 12-15-2003, 01:51 AM

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Originally posted by 12second5.0
When your 60 ft times start getting around 1.55 start worrying.Until then you will be fine.

i see most stock axles go at 1.65-1.70....-5 lug axles

fadlan12 · 12-16-2003, 03:10 PM

i'm going with a swap from a 94-98 mustang with 5lug 11.5 inch discs

tire · 12-16-2003, 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by Nighthawk
i see most stock axles go at 1.65-1.70....-5 lug axles

i know a guy, pete campbell, that has had dozens and dozens of runs with his 28 spliners (in a 7.5 rear, no less) cutting at least 1.8 to 1.65 depending. he tried to keep it around 1.7, and the axles held. it's probably right around there though.

**12second5.0** · 12-19-2003, 08:41 PM

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Originally posted by V6PowerStang
i know a guy, pete campbell, that has had dozens and dozens of runs with his 28 spliners (in a 7.5 rear, no less) cutting at least 1.8 to 1.65 depending. he tried to keep it around 1.7, and the axles held. it's probably right around there though.

My buddy Al is doing 1.60's with a stock 7.5 with no problems!:jeff:

12-14-2003, 01:27 AM	#1
fadlan12 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: round rock texas Posts: 102 Trader Rating: (0)	4 lug 8.8 axle strength how much abuse can a stock 3.08 8.8 handle? i want to put new gears in but i am worried about the axles or c-clips or anything else crapping out. i have not done anything major to the engine i belive it's stock. i will eventually put 5 lug disc on all 4 wheels but money is tight right now. i am planning on the SVO aluminum girdle with the gear change. __________________

12-14-2003, 02:26 AM	#2
bandit ☆★lSs★☆ Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cibolo, TX Posts: 15,182 Trader Rating: (0)	street driven, on street tires? if so... i believe the stock 8.8 will be more than strong enough. you'll begin to see problems when runnin' sticky tires at the sticky track. __________________ LSS Member #22

12-14-2003, 02:33 AM	#3
dcm4136 Ooh-Rah Marine Corps Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,166 Trader Rating: (0)	Keep in mind that you can buy hardened moser axles for cheaper than you can buy stock axles from ford. From what I have been told the axles are the weak link. Course if you want to be sure, then just get a 31 spline diff with hardened axles. You won't break that. __________________ 88 vert Be polite and professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

12-15-2003, 01:50 AM	#6
Nighthawk technology > displacement Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 4,659 Trader Rating: (6)	i think your 4 wheels studs will break before anything else.... __________________ My Garage

12-16-2003, 03:10 PM	#8
fadlan12 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: round rock texas Posts: 102 Trader Rating: (0)	i'm going with a swap from a 94-98 mustang with 5lug 11.5 inch discs __________________

12-14-2003, 10:51 PM	#5
tire ka-chow! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,745 Trader Rating: (1)	What is the first thing to go, carrier or axles? If I'm shooting for sub 1.8's, should I be moderately concerned about anything because this is my daily driver?

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