Building 8.8 Rearends

z3beemer · 12-18-2001, 01:31 AM

Does anyone know a good source that provides detailed instructions on how to set pinion depth and backlash. All the manuals I've looked at are either very vague or tell you to take it to the shop. I'm pretty mechanically inclined and know how to set up and use dial indicators and other precison measuring equipment. I just need a good set of detailed instructions. I'm installing 3.73 gears, eaton differential, 31 spline axles and rear end girddle on an 87gt 8.8 rear w/ 342 stroker engine.

Thanks in advance!

Paul

89lxinwky · 12-18-2001, 06:58 AM

On corral.net in the technical features under drivetrain 8.8 gear install, Chris Neighbors has a pretty good set of instructions. I referenced this when I installed mine. Maybe that can help.

Jeff Chambers · 12-18-2001, 07:41 AM

I've got a write-up on my site as well. Just follow the URL in my sig and look in the Tech Articles section. My write-up is actually referenced in the Corral article.

12-18-2001, 01:31 AM	#1
z3beemer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Valparaiso, IN USA Posts: 56	Building 8.8 Rearends Does anyone know a good source that provides detailed instructions on how to set pinion depth and backlash. All the manuals I've looked at are either very vague or tell you to take it to the shop. I'm pretty mechanically inclined and know how to set up and use dial indicators and other precison measuring equipment. I just need a good set of detailed instructions. I'm installing 3.73 gears, eaton differential, 31 spline axles and rear end girddle on an 87gt 8.8 rear w/ 342 stroker engine. Thanks in advance! Paul

12-18-2001, 06:58 AM	#2
89lxinwky Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: KY Posts: 59	On corral.net in the technical features under drivetrain 8.8 gear install, Chris Neighbors has a pretty good set of instructions. I referenced this when I installed mine. Maybe that can help. __________________ '89 LX 5spd w/ 65k miles Ported stock heads, TFS Stage1 cam, GT-40 intake, 70mm TB, 76mm MAF, MAC headers, Flowmasters, 3.73 gears, Steeda Tri-AX, Mickey ET Streets, Vortech V1-SC, 38# injectors, Crane InterceptorII 7.9's @92mph (traction enhancement devices needed)

12-18-2001, 07:41 AM	#3
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	I've got a write-up on my site as well. Just follow the URL in my sig and look in the Tech Articles section. My write-up is actually referenced in the Corral article. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

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