Here is the 8.8 rear end that answers our needs:
* Limited slip differential, option of clutch type or upgrade to the True-Trac.
* All brackets re-welded for strength and they look good as well.
* Powder coating on the complete assembly.:)
* EASY couple of hour install in your driveway, not like the unfriendly 9" Ford.
* Factory 3.73:1 ratio, not like the 9" Ford that has 3.70:1
* Factory gears used and they are about as quiet as your stocker, not like the noisy 9" Ford that does not have factory gears sets available.
* Uses factory driveshaft or optional 1,000 hp driveshaft that is guaranteed for 2 years.
* Upgraded 1,000 hp axles are optional. The supplied axles are rated to 600 rwhp. The upgraded axles are guaranteed for 2 years.
* Beautiful aluminum girdle style rear diff cover available.

Sorry about the chitty web site screen shots.....

damn Bill, now i got something else to drop money on. ;)

I need one , how much bill, cuanto dinero $$$$$$$$

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7080&d=1230738425

I like your "REAR END" Bill!!!:D

That's a sweet looking deal. :)

http://www.cherokeesrt8.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=7081&d=1230738434

Sorry...the prices are listed under each section on the web page.
Bill

good job BILL ... i have to get them some day ;)

Bill I thought you were gonna post pics of your wife with a title like that. Dont tease me anymore-LOL

How weak actually is the stock rear end and why can a locker be put in it? Just curious? I haven't heard of anyone breaking the rear end personally yet. Maybe they are in the LX cars, but I don't frequent their boards much. Hey Bill...... you gonna come down to Jax., Fl. for a visit sometime soon?:D

Actually there has been several that have had to have their rearends rebuilt just stock, I will probably be one of those guys if I ever get it back into Jeep.

Ahhhh..... gotcha. He sthaid..... rear end. Huh huh Huh huh Huh huh.

Looks SWEEEEET Bill. Definitely a much more affordable option than the 9".

Does this use the orig housing?

Bill, That does look nice. But, I think ol smokie has a better looking rear!! :D

Bill I thought you were gonna post pics of your wife with a title like that. Dont tease me anymore-LOL

hehehehehe! that's funny right there!!!:D

Looks SWEEEEET Bill. Definitely a much more affordable option than the 9".

Actually the cost of the 8.8 with the upgraded 1000hp axles is right on par with the fully-optioned 9".

The problem is that the 9" is a POS, even though I doubt I'll ever break it.

looks good bill...Now upgrade that Exhaust!

How weak actually is the stock rear end and why can a locker be put in it? Just curious? I haven't heard of anyone breaking the rear end personally yet. Maybe they are in the LX cars, but I don't frequent their boards much. Hey Bill...... you gonna come down to Jax., Fl. for a visit sometime soon?:D
Actually, there are a number of old threads where guys were snapping the pinions out of the rear diffs.
That's when a number of us went with the 9" Fords.
Bill

Looks nice Bill....What was the factor that made FMC 8.8 a go, rather than a Dana 60 or other?...Just curious!...Again..looks real good!

GC

Looks great Bill, Hope to have the need for it real soon!!

Hey Bill,

Any weight benefits with the upgraded driveshaft?

And if you had the upgraded transmission and transfer case and added the new axle and driveshaft would you break something with drag radials? Just thinking ahead (way ahead!)

Real nice to meet ya today btw!

joe

Hey Bill,

Any weight benefits with the upgraded driveshaft?

And if you had the upgraded transmission and transfer case and added the new axle and driveshaft would you break something with drag radials? Just thinking ahead (way ahead!)

Real nice to meet ya today btw!

joe
Hey Joe,
A pleasure meeting up and taking that beast for a spin!:eek:

The High Torque Capacity driveshaft should be mandatory with an upgraded rear axle.
Our stock driveshaft is light weight aluminum and will twist into a pretzel.
Actually, I have been using the stock driveshaft for the last couple of thousand miles and see NO difference in fuel economy.
I would have thought the light weight aluminum rotating mass would have an edge over a steel driveshaft. Probably immeasurable though.
Even with a High Torque Capacity Driveshaft, a driveshaft loop should be used.
I will put a 2 year guarantee on the High Torque Capacity driveshaft at any power level.

Even with Drag Radials....My High Torque Capacity driveline (Axles, tranny, transfer case, driveshaft) come with a guarantee.

Again Joe....a real pleasure today!:)
Bill