My '70 Dodge Challenger Gets a JUNKYARD Ford 8.8 Rear Axle!

[@dhill1979]

I put an 8.8 in my 1971 Charger. Works great and I love it. I even have the parking brake working. I didn't even need to cut the drive shaft.

[@orsonmercado1644]

Hey man i also have a 71 charger, does it drop right in or do i have to shorten the track width TIA.

[@dhill1979]

@orsonmercado1644 I did not narrow the axle. You will have to cut the saddles off and weld back on. Make sure you get one from a ford explorer with disc brakes and get the driveshaft yoke also . I bought a cross over u-joint from the large mopar to the ford explorer yoke.

[@orsonmercado1644]

@@dhill1979 you have any pics and info of the parts you bought i have 727 sb also what gear ratio did you get? TIA

[@dhill1979]

@@orsonmercado1644 4.10 gears with the locker. Mine is also SB with 727 trans. I have 15x10 wheels with 295/50 15 tires. I have a few videos on my channel. I will try and load a video in a few days.

[@orsonmercado1644]

@ thanks man! Im running 295 on 15 bassets so it shouldnt rub i guess

[@JonnyMopar]

Wow! I’ve never seen a rear break the caps like that before. That’s wild. Assuming the housing wasn’t ripped through I think it’s probably still usable. If I needed it I would reuse it anyway. Someone will want it for sure.

[@mikedaugharty5544]

Totally awesome job there great fabrication and set up I have never seen a rear end blow the caps off like that that is unique Merry Christmas happy new year

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@mikedaugharty5544 thanks man, merry Christmas to you too! Yeah it wasn’t what I expected to fail, I was surprised when I pulled it apart.

[@NathansMoparGarage]

That worked out really well

[@MikeJBlues]

Damn good rear end 💪

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@MikeJBlues yes sir 🤘

[@tomberan1282]

Awesome! Thank you for posting! To you & your’s, have a very Merry, sad safe, Christmas

[@moparnut6286]

Well atleast a ford part is still in the family even if it's by way history.... 😂😂😂

[@NightWrencher]

Man, doing this on the floor sucks 😢 Lucky I did my swap on the lift

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@NightWrencher you with your fancy 2-post

[@NightWrencher]

@noboltsleftbehind I'm sure you'll get a beefy 4 post some day 😂

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@ 😂

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

So much work to say the least. It performs nicely for sure.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@AutomotiveAnatomy so far it’s been an improvement. Ford Performance limited slip clutches for the win.

[@infocusentertainment2944]

WOW what a great job, are you selling the 8 3/4 disk brakes kit if so I would be interested, thanks

[@johnnyb3126]

Awesome video 👏📸 New Sub here 😎

[@scottziegler9172]

Great work! Sorry about the rear end!!

[@themacgyverinstitute5340]

Probably collapsed the pinion spacer , you can buy / make a solid spacer they will hold high 9,s when set up , 8.8 works too :)

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@themacgyverinstitute5340 interesting, didn’t know that could happen. As far as I remember I did not have a crush sleeve eliminator installed so that’s entirely possible.

[@dlawson8993]

Nice job and car.Did the 2in pinion offset work out okay.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@dlawson8993 thank you! Yes, no issues with the pinion offset. I did this swap on my ‘68 Mustang too and the offset was even more, also no issues 👍

[@dbc105]

Good job, I have one of these rear axles to go into my '68 RoadRunner. I wanted to ask which brand Aluminum Magnum 500s are you running and the width and offset? Thanks, DC.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@dbc105 nice, you’ll like it in your Road Runner. I didn’t mention it in my video, but those replacement clutches I installed were the Ford Performance versions. They have a nice positive grip but still just as streetable. Those wheels are American Racing VN501, the fronts are 7” and the rears are 8”. Offset is 0mm for both

[@captainboose8788]

Neat stuff, im swapping the same axle into one of my Challengers too; but a 2010 not a 1970 LOL, its becoming a Drag car, 4 linked 8.8

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@captainboose8788 that’s rad, I didn’t know people were swapping live rear axles into new Challengers. This is my second 8.8 swap, they’re awesome.

[@captainboose8788]

@noboltsleftbehind Few of the Drag guys do, the OEM Dragpak comes with a Dana 60 or 9 inch; not sure if anyone besides me is using the 8.8, but hey I'm on a budget here LOL

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@captainboose8788 haha same here

[@FE428Power]

Looks like you were dragging a dead body through an alley!

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@FE428Power 😂

[@xozindustries7451]

Nice work. Mess the other carrier completely destroyed? It’s too bad you couldn’t just get a stronger aftermarket center section for the 8.8 since it already had disk brakes and the carrier, the housing did look a bit hammered though

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@xozindustries7451 the original center section probably could have been reused, but those Chrysler parts are expensive. I would have spent many more times the price of my Ford axle just upgrading that thing. I like the fact that if I toast this Ford 8.8 one day, I can replace it for $200 and a trip to the junkyard.

[@lars277]

I hope you put some diff lube back in.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@lars277 I did 👍

[@peterbeningo4597]

Nice Job! I was always under the impression the 8-3/4 axle was almost indestructible? I have a similar axle in my 90 Foxbody with aftermarket Moser axles and its held up well so far. You made the clutch pack replacement look easy, I may need to freshen mine up some time. Question: what type of welder do you have & do you recommend it? Thanks

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@peterbeningo4597 I heard the same thing about the 8 3/4, funny thing was after mine broke I started hearing stories about how other peoples’ bearing caps blowing out. I don’t think they’re as tough as people think 🤷‍♂️ I absolutely recommend my welder, it’s awesome! It’s a Lincoln Pro MIG 180, it runs on 220v.

[@jeffreyrigged]

Also what size tires is that on the rear? Ive got a ltd im building trying to figure out what wheel tire combo I want.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@jeffreyrigged they’re 255/60R15, wheels are 15x8 with zero offset

[@jeffreyrigged]

@noboltsleftbehind thanks sir. Think I will run that on all 4 corners.

[@ws2664]

That was really good, did you have to do anything with the yoke on the drive shaft to fit the ford pinion?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@ws2664 yes, the Ford has a flat circular flange vs the Mopar’s u-joint cups so I had to get a flange adapter and a conversion u-joint

[@rockymeyers4030]

Does the 8.8 have an offset pinion? The old fords did. If so, it doesn't seem to be giving you any vibrations, etc.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@rockymeyers4030 yes, it’s offset somewhere around 2.5”. Old Mopars also have an offset so it worked out perfectly.

[@toddmesecar9558]

Can I get the center housing?

[@392coronet]

What are you going to do with the axles and brakes from the old rear end? I could definitely use them if you're not going to.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@392coronet I’m gonna sell them, they’re stock axles with green bearings and the Wilwood 12.19” disc brake kit 👍

[@392coronet]

@noboltsleftbehind any idea on how much you want for all of it? Also why didn't you just replace the third member?

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@ a replacement third member used would have cost probably 3x what the entire Ford 8.8 did. And then my bearing caps might have blown out again.

[@jeffreyrigged]

buddies el camino is sweet btw. Ive got a 83.

[@brracing7861]

Nice Workmanship by You !

[@Eli1981-re5bh]

You should run some test welds before welding critical parts. Those welds probably wont hold. Also preheat is your friend, specifically on anything cast or forged like the center housing- that small torch is not enough. I suggest going back and gouging out the majority of those welds and burning them in again. Every spot that is not mostly smooth and uniform in your weld ( over/under fill ) is a stress riser.

[@dougbrown8331]

Why not just sell it and get mustang? You just willfully dropped the value of a great old car what a waste.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@dougbrown8331 what makes you think I care about it’s value? I build my cars for me, not for other people

[@mikegimenez2629]

What an insult to see FORD axle in a MOPAR. Shame.

[@bobbywalter5320]

your really gonna cry when he coyote swaps it when the LS wears out

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@bobbywalter5320 🤣

[@bobbywalter5320]

@@noboltsleftbehind just sayin....could be worse💩

[@matthewrich7673]

I get that it fits but there's better options why are you going backwards? Wtf

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@@matthewrich7673 there are always better… and more expensive… options. I went with the Ford 8.8 because they’re cheap, abundant, came with disc brakes. and stronger than my 8.75 👍

[@matthewrich7673]

@noboltsleftbehind 8.75 is stronger where did you hear that, it is a cheap alternative if you don't have a 8.75 you still went backwards.

[@matthewrich7673]

I've seen plenty 8.8 break without much abuse

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@ the Ford has an 8.8” ring gear, 31 spline axles, 3.25” axle tubes. The Chrysler has an 8.75” ring gear, 30 spline axles, and 3” axle tubes. And the Ford’s removable rear cover means you can add bearing cap reinforcements, the Chrysler you cannot. How is it stronger exactly? And no cult-of-Mopar answers, I’m genuinely curious if there are any actual facts that support this.

[@noboltsleftbehind]

@ funny, my 8.75 broke without much abuse, and I’ve seen 8.8s stand up to tons of abuse. We all have our own anecdotal evidence 😉