WTB Detroit for 8.8

[Roxtar]

Anyone have, or know of the availability of a Detroit to fit an 8.8?

 

[lesslimited]

No, but I got the reamer today! Thanks, bro :cheers:

 

[LBEXJ]

I have not heard of any used Detroits. I assume that's what you are looking for?

Les

 

[XJ_ranger]

FWIW -
here is a product review of a powertrax lunchbox locker for an 8.8....
http://www.pirate4x4.com/articles/productreviews/powertrax_explorer/

if you are on a budget - the lunchbox locker cant be beat!

 

[seanR]

Try this guy.
prices are great!
http://completeoffroad.com/

 

[Roxtar]

FWIW -
here is a product review of a powertrax lunchbox locker for an 8.8....
http://www.pirate4x4.com/articles/productreviews/powertrax_explorer/

if you are on a budget - the lunchbox locker cant be beat!

The carrier is the weak point on an 8.8.

 

[lesslimited]

The carrier is the weak point on an 8.8.

And we all know if something has a weak point, or even a slightly less than bulletproof point, you'll find it

 

[Roxtar]

And we all know if something has a weak point, or even a slightly less than bulletproof point, you'll find it

Tell me about it.
If I had spline cutting capability I'd just machine a ring gear flange and bearing stubs in a solid chunk-o-steel.
The Cabo Engineering Super Spool.

 

[Captain Tenille]

Tell me about it.
If I had spline cutting capability I'd just machine a ring gear flange and bearing stubs in a solid chunk-o-steel.
The 'What's that stuff I used to drink back when I had fun?' Engineering Super Spool.

Repaired, but not under warranty.
Signed,
TJ Booby

P.S. You are building the 8.8 equivalent of a Super 35.
Go D60 or 9"...for the love of Jeebus.
I know the 8.8 is not a notoriously weak axle, but you break it...a lot.
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