[maed10]

Will my 8.8 rear end be able to handle 38's if occasionally off-roaded? Is there anything that i could do to make it stronger? I plan on putting 4.56 gears, as well as a locker in. thanks

 

[Mrit]

I doubt it would last very long. I would go 10.25, or alot of people here say the GM 14 bolt is a good axle and alot cheaper than the 10.25

 

[Andy351]

putting 4.56 gears and a locker in is only going to put more stress on it. 38s are big tires, and the 8.8 is not known for strength.

 

[BoulderBronco]

I think it would be ok without the locker. But with the locker it's not long for this world.

 

[The Yak]

If you plan on running 38's, ditch the 8.8.

 

[Drilim]

http://fullsizebronco.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9505

 

[84brownbronco]

do you have the TTB or did you swap to SAS? because the TTB wont handle the 38's

 

[Bronco Buster]

I wouldn't put anything over 35" on TTB or the 8.8. I'm wondering if the TTB would even be strong enough to have a locker with 35's or if it would explode with harder wheelin.

Kev.

 

[Bronco Buster]

I know . . . I know . . . go SAS right?

 

[Dustin]

I know . . . I know . . . go SAS right?

ONLY if you use it, Im sick of everyone doing an sas just cause its the "cool" thing do put under your truck.

I would run anything over a 37 on an 8.8. even that is pushing the limit of what the 8.8 will hold up too.

 

[EvilBronc]

ONLY if you use it, Im sick of everyone doing an sas just cause its the "cool" thing do put under your truck.

Who the F%@# are you to dictate what other people do to there truck? And more importantly, if your letting it get under your skin, you should seak help :wacko

 

[Damager]

I have already had my 8.8 start to leak where the tubes meet the pumpkin with 35's on it .......... this is with relativly "light" duty by my standerds

take it for what it's worth .... I have a 10.25 ready for when and if, I can ever afford my front D60 .... I will go no larger on the tires until my axles can handle it ... I worry about my TTB and 8.8 getting me home sometimes with the 35's ... why ask for trouble?

 

[Blaze]

Depends on your terrain...:shrug (ask the "dixie" boys...I don't baby it!)
I'm sure in time a stronger axle would last longer but, you can take care of it and make it work! :shrug

 

[maed10]

I dont know if i want to hassle with a sas in the front, and beefing up the rear, i dont know if i will have enough money. Im thinking maybe i should just keep my 35's and put locker front and rear with 4.10 gears.

 

[Dustin]

Who the F%@# are you to dictate what other people do to there truck? And more importantly, if your letting it get under your skin, you should seak help :wacko

christ dude you totaly took that the wrong way....I wasent dictating shit. I was just stating an opinion. Im just sick of everyone wanting to do an sas and dont even really need to do it. Its one thing if you wheel your rig and can benift from the swap, but just to do it to say you have done it is stupid.

 

[NOBS!]

Im sick of everyone doing an sas just cause its the "cool" thing

ya me too. Since the beginning of mbb you all wanted to be as cool as me. :goodfinge

 

[EvilBronc]

christ dude you totaly took that the wrong way....I wasent dictating shit. I was just stating an opinion. Im just sick of everyone wanting to do an sas and dont even really need to do it. Its one thing if you wheel your rig and can benift from the swap, but just to do it to say you have done it is stupid.

OK, I was grumpy at the time. But just to let you know, IMO it is stupid for someone to buy a ttb lift because an axle swap can be done for a fraction of the cost :santa

 

[godless]

You guys did a SAS to wheel it? :brownbag :brownbag

Thats strange, I am doing it just to get in this one chicks pants :toothless

 

[jackhart]

:lolup :histerica

 

[Bronkzilla]

my 8.8 cracked with 38"s.. 6 cracks under the spring perches to be exact.. my pops said that it looked a bit bent too but i never checked..