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Originally Posted by Speargun

A buddy just told me that a Ford explorer rear end (8.8?) is a common swap. They come with a 3.73 posi and only need the spring perch changed.

Anyone done this?
Will an 8.8 hold up under 600-700hp?

Yes, 8.8 is a good rear. It is 4.5" bolt circle if you can go that pattern, unless you redrill. We did a S10 with a 8.8, bought a extra short side axle, shortened the long tube, installed the extra short axle, worked out nicely. I believe the final flange to flange measurement was 47 1/2"s. Cost of donor rear at u pull it was 80 bucs and 20 for the extra axle. Add the pinion to u joint adapter for 50 more clams. Best bang for the buck. Also add this rear has the disc/parking brake setup already on it.