This is a write up of swapping a ford 8.8 rear into a jeep yj. First you will have to get your hands on a stock 8.8. Explorers are the most common for this application. After getting the axle you will first have to cut off all the brackets. I recommend using a grinder and completely cleaning the axle followed by a coat of primer to prevent from rusting. You will then have to weld your new brackets on. (Shock mounts, leaf spring perches, and brake line mounting brackets) Then give it a fresh coat of paint. I would recommend POR-15 because it stops rust and has a rock hard finish. You are now ready for the swap. Start by securing the jeep on a good set of jack stands. Remove the rear tires. Remove the drive shaft. Then remove the brake from the frame along with the e brake cables. Remove the differential breather line and anything else that will get snagged while removing the axle. Now remove the U-Bolt nuts and U-Bolt plates followed by the u-bolts. Now with the help of another person, remove the axle, Reverse the steps to put the 8.8 in. Once in you will have to run new brake lines.( I recommend using double flare set up.) Bleed brakes and your ready to go.
Item Cost
Ford 8.8 axle $428.00
Spicer U Joints $28.30
12mm x 1.75 thread flange bolts & lock washers $5.56
8mm x 1.25 brake fitting bolts $1.31
Nickel welding rod $9.62
Paint & primer $21.36
Cable locks & thimbles $2.87
Hard brake line $4.27
Two brake line flare nuts $1.48
Brake tubing bender $3.20
2 right soft brake lines $26.51
E-brake drum shoes $27.81
One new rotor $34.23
Turn one rotor $8.00
Explorer spring plates $20.00
4 new U-bolts, washers & nuts $27.26
5-pack of lower shock mount tabs $9.08
Upper shock mount extensions $102.11
Total $717..74
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