Ford 8.8 axle
The Ford 8.8 is an automotive axle manufactured by Ford Motor Company at the Sterling Axle Plant in Sterling Heights, MI. It was first used in model year 1983 Ford trucks. The axle was developed to replace the Ford 9-inch axle. This axle is still in production today for a variety of Ford vehicles.
General Specifications
- Ring gear measures 8.8".
- 28 Spline axle shafts with a 1.29" diameter
- 31 Spline axle shafts with a 1.32" diameter
- Ratios: 2.26, 2.47, 2.73, 3.08, 3.27, 3.31, 3.45, 3.55, 3.73, 4.10 & 4.56, 5.14
8.8 Solid Axle
Ford first used the 8.8 axle in 1983 model year trucks and is still in production for the Ford Ranger and Ford F-Series. It was also used in the Ford SUVs until Independent suspension replaced the solid axle. Ring, pinion and carrier all remained between the solid axle and independent rear suspension.
It was also used in the 1986 model year V-8 equipped Mustangs, replacing the weaker 7.5 rear end.
8.8 Independent suspension
8.8 IRS (Independent Rear Suspension)
The 8.8 IRS first saw use in the 1989 model year Ford Thunderbird and later Ford adapted independent suspension to its 3rd generation Explorer and 2nd generation Expedition SUVs.
8.8 IFS
The 8.8 IFS was first used in the 1997 model year Ford F-150 and Ford Expedition and has been in use ever since. The 3rd generation Ford Explorer used it in favor of the Dana 35 IFS, and the 8.8 was the only front end in the Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
Common Applications[1]
- 1986-2014 Ford Mustang
- 1982-2012 Ford F-150
- 1982-1996 Ford Bronco
- 1991-2011 Ford Ranger 4.0 and select 3.0 engines.
- 1991-2001 Ford Explorer (Solid axle)
References
- ↑ Incomplete list. Common applications only.