Ford 8.8 conversion

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   Your list looks right from what I remember. Keep in mind what wheel offset you want/need before buying anything. If you're wanting a stock or off the shelf wheel, that rear end width will come into play. If you want a wheel that is made to your specs, than it won't matter as much other than what the "look" will be. I went with a narrower rear so I could have a lot of dish showing on my wheels that I had made to my specs.

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Mopar_guy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Jun/07/2009 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 4837	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mopar_guy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Ford 8.8 conversion Posted: Aug/30/2019 at 10:45am
	Your list looks right from what I remember. Keep in mind what wheel offset you want/need before buying anything. If you're wanting a stock or off the shelf wheel, that rear end width will come into play. If you want a wheel that is made to your specs, than it won't matter as much other than what the "look" will be. I went with a narrower rear so I could have a lot of dish showing on my wheels that I had made to my specs.
	"Hemilina" My 1973, 5.7 Hemi swapped Javelin

Dan1500 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: May/26/2019 Location: Auburn, IN Status: Offline Points: 70	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dan1500 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Aug/30/2019 at 9:58am
	This is what I've been able to determine are options (all from the internet) unless other noted. Hornet - 58.5" (I measured 58 but it's hard to do in the car) 93-09 Ranger 58.5 Not centered 95-03 Explorer 59.81 but if you use two short side shafts and narrow one side it can be 56.75" and centered 86-93 Mustang 59.25 Centered but will have 4 bolt lug pattern 94-98 Mustang 60.75 Centered from Factory 99-04 Mustang 62.75 Centered from Factory Edited by Dan1500 - Aug/30/2019 at 10:01am

Dan1500 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: May/26/2019 Location: Auburn, IN Status: Offline Points: 70	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dan1500 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Aug/30/2019 at 9:53am
	The Mustang appears to be 60.75 which is a little wider than I have now. Looking at it last night though it appears there is more room to go wider than there is to go narrower so that may be an option

Mopar_guy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Jun/07/2009 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 4837	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mopar_guy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Aug/30/2019 at 8:51am
	Look into a Mustang 8.8. That might work.
	"Hemilina" My 1973, 5.7 Hemi swapped Javelin

Dan1500 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: May/26/2019 Location: Auburn, IN Status: Offline Points: 70	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dan1500 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Aug/29/2019 at 8:35pm
	Thanks Trader, I kind of figured that would be the case with the 14" rims. I would like to keep my original aluminum rims so I guess I'll have to investigate the ranger brakes.

Trader Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: May/15/2018 Location: Ontario Status: Offline Points: 6913	Post Options Post Reply Quote Trader Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Aug/29/2019 at 1:17pm
	The Explorer 8.8 have different calipers listed on Rock Auto then the Ranger 8.8. I have only worked with the Explorer. I always center the pumpkin and with it's calipers you need 15" rims. With the drum brakes the 14" rim is fine (these bolt on so you can switch back an forth). I use bolt on adapters to get the width on large cars. No knowledge of the Ranger.

Dan1500 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: May/26/2019 Location: Auburn, IN Status: Offline Points: 70	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dan1500 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Aug/28/2019 at 4:00pm
	Sorry to bring up an old thread but my question is related. For those who have went to the 8.8 with disc brakes are there any issues with caliper clearance when using 14" rims?

iwantmyx Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Jun/14/2018 Location: texas Status: Offline Points: 45	Post Options Post Reply Quote iwantmyx Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/25/2019 at 10:23am
	Although I am in my 60s I still love the smell of tire smoke in the morning. Actually any time if the day. I will definitely check the torque on the hubs. Thanks again for your help!

farna Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Moderator Lost Dealership Project Joined: Jul/08/2007 Location: South Carolina Status: Offline Points: 19692	Post Options Post Reply Quote farna Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/24/2019 at 7:13am
	With the wide tires I wouldn't be doing many burn-outs. I don't think you'll blow the rear end, it's tougher than you think and you have no weight in the rear. What you're more likely to do is spin a hub, usually the right side. So go out there and loosen the hub nuts, then tighten back down (with tire jacked off floor... preferably tire not on) to 250-300 ft/lbs. No point in going over 300, that just adds stress. Factory says 250, and that's enough. If the nuts have never been off it will take more than 300 ft/lbs to loosen, but stuck isn't the same as properly torqued. Barring spinning a hub you will increase the wear on the internals. With normal driving, even with the wide tires, you won't hurt anything. But with those tires and the power you have, I bet you REALLY want to show off a bit...
	Frank Swygert

iwantmyx Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Apprentice Joined: Jun/14/2018 Location: texas Status: Offline Points: 45	Post Options Post Reply Quote iwantmyx Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan/23/2019 at 10:06am
	Thanks for everyone's help. The 74 I bought has a 6 cyl rear end in it. It also has a 360 with mild cam and a 727 with a shift kit. I just put 295 50 15's on the back and am afraid I will blow the rear end. I really don't have the resources to do anything myself and have limited funds. At least I now know my options and will really have to put some thought into what to do. Thanks again!