axle swap candidates?

[joshua99ta]

I have seen somewhere that people use ford explorer 8.8s..... is this front and back? I was thinking it may be because of a right sided pumpkin(which im not sure but thats what i was thinking would be the reason). I didnt even know there was a 4x4 explorer.

anything else stronger than the amc 20's that you can use without swapping transfer cases?

I am new and just looking around to some cheaper alternatives for now. Eventually I want to go with a completely aftermarket setup... but now just want to put put around on some big ass tires

[Roadkill424]

the 8.8 is just the rear.

[ioman2]

i have an 8.8 rear. i had it welded up for my tj, when i replaced d35. i didn't go with a d44 because i didn't want to be held back again because of my axle.

[maddmike]

x3 on the ford 8.8

much you need to know about swapping in a ford 8.8 rear end can be found here:

http://www.stu-offroad.com/axle/8.8axle/8.8axle-1.htm

[Long&Low]

If you have an offset AMC20, you can look for an offset D44 for the rear. The Ford 8.8 is a "centered" pumpkin.