Ford "8.8" Narrowed Posi-Rear End w/ 3.07:1 Gears

[77mgbv8]

Low mileage Ford 8.8 posi-rear with 3.07 gears narrowed to standard MGB width (disc wheel) = 52" from hub to hub mounting face (ran 205-50ZR 15's on panasports w/ -22MM offset with no interference on lowered 77B). Rebuilt to the highest standards, original ring and pinion carefully inspected for wear and checked for proper tolerances.  New Moser hi-strength axles and hubs (drilled for MGB 4-bolt pattern), bearings and seals.  New Wilwood four pot disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors.  Traveled approximately 7,500 summer miles since rebuild / installation.  I have ~ $2100.00 invested, asking $1500.00 or next best offer.  Located in Syracuse, NY and would prefer local pick-up. If buyer wishes to arrange FOB truck freight at my home address, I will strap to standard size pallet............figure ~200 lbs. (W) 315 456-1318, (H) 315 635-8963

[Moderator]

I'm interested in this axle as a possible upgrade for my own car. (My 8.8 has drum brakes...)

Can you please elaborate on a few things?
a) Did you find that the Wilwood brakes required a bigger master cylinder?
b) Do you have a parking brake set-up on the axle?
c) Original Traction-Lok?
d) Does the axle already have provision for a Panhard rod?
e) When you say "no interference" and that you've been running -22 wheels and 205/50 tires, I've got to wonder about that 52" hub-to-hub measurement. Can you please double-check that measurement, because I think it's only possible with modified fender flanges at the least. (I'm trying to fit -22 Panasports and 205/50 tires at the moment. I'd pay more for the axle if it's a little narrower.)

[77mgbv8]

Curtis...............

a) no, but I did install a proportioning valve

b) it has internal parking brake mechanism  

c) oem ford posi-traction      

d) no

e) i will double check over the weekend.  what i can tell is that i brought the fabricator my orignal 77 mgb rear end (w/disc wheels) with instructions to duplicate width.  i should point out that i have doug jackson's complete rear suspension kit which includes panhard rod system, so lateral movement is at a minimum.

Thanks

[77mgbv8]

Update................took exacting measurements, width is 51" from axle hub face to hub face!  With disc rotors installed it's 51 1/2"!    

Apologies..........

Thanks

PS: Martyn - sent you an emaill yesterday morning.

[DC Townsend]

Has this been sold?

[avbates]

I'm interested as well
Tony

[77mgbv8]

I have someone that has made a commitment to purchase..................I aplogize for the delay in responding.

Thanks for the interest!

Steve

[AL WULF]

Steve,

Where did you buy the X pipe and what is the size.

Thanks,

Al

[ex-tyke]

Al,
    FWIW, Summit sells a good mandrel bent X-pipe system in 2-1/4, 2-1/2 or 3" diameter. (2-1/4 shown below)
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D642122&N=700+400304+4294891681+115&autoview=sku
           
   Graham

[77mgbv8]

It's a  2 1/2" magnaflow "tru-x".......................summit racing.

Steve

[AL WULF]

Graham & Steve,

Thanks for the info.

Al