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This is the Ford 8.8 axle from my MGB GT V8.

It always performed fine. I just want a whole different rear suspension and axle solution now.

This axle was originally installed in a 1992 Ford Mustang GT. As I recall, I purchased the axle in early 1994 from a local junkyard and immediately had its housing professionally narrowed by a local shop (both in Greensboro NC).

Axle shafts were shortened and drilled for half-inch lugs on a 4x4.5" (i.e. stock MGB) pattern by Moser Engineering. (Note: the Mustang's 4x2.25" pattern could alternatively be used, if you want to change lugs.)

Axle shaft length and spring perch placement are symmetrical. Assembled axle width is 52.25", wheel-to-wheel.

I believe the Traction-Lok differential is still in "barely broken in" condition. I never felt any need to rebuild it, or mess with clutches/shims, or try alternate fluid. It doesn't make any weird noises. I wasn't exactly stressing this axle.

This axle comes with Ford drum brakes. At some point (~2010) I swapped-in Ford Ranger wheel cylinders to get a little more rearward bias. I'd advise the new owner to plan on doing a brake rebuild because it's been 10+ years since the last one. Or you could convert to disk brakes. I'm sure kits are available.

As you can see in the final photo, I'm including many usable spare parts for installation of this axle in an MGB. Those might save you a lot of time and money.

Free delivery within Portland Oregon. Or just come and get it! It's a lovely time of year for a visit.

$500, firm.

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A few more notes:
1) I put the hydraulic brake connection in the same place as stock MGB.
2) axle has a bracket welded to it for a Panhard rod. (Let me know if you want more info about that.)
3) last photo: those aluminum wedges are for adjusting pinion angle to parallel with engine. Whether or not you need/want them depends on how your engine is installed. Other angles are readily available.
4) you can tell from the shock brackets that I welded (grade 8) bolts on for use with telescoping shocks...

Curtis,

Great deal for a bolt-in axle!

Hope you're going to share your new project!

Scott

What does it weigh, Curtis? I will add your numbers to this thread:

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Hope you're going to share your new project!

Of course! But I'm not quite ready to show those cards yet. As a teaser, I've just posted something about a precursor project here

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What does it weigh, Curtis?

I prefer to focus on it's excellent (3.27:1) gear ratio and it's delightful Traction-Loc differential. I tried to weigh it, but my electronic freight scale broke. No kidding. But I don't think it broke from being overloaded. Something went wrong with the LCD display. I've ordered a brand new scale, so I'll get a weight when that arrives. And of course I'll weigh my new solution too when it's all together.

Lighter than I expected: 169.6#

That’s complete as pictured in the first two photos above, without u-bolts and other mounting hardware.

Has anybody here broke an 8"ford ?
Art.

I'm pretty sure either size axle is sufficiently robust.

However, Ford hasn't installed an 8-inch in about 39 years. They're not as readily available as they once were.

The 8.8 I'm selling is in excellent condition, it's ready to install in an MGB, and it's a great deal!

Yes, it is! If it were not 2600 miles away, I would be all over it.

Has anyone checked into shipping it? I would think LTL would be less than $500.Old Dominion, R&L, Schneider????

I had a Rover 3.9L engine on a pallet shipped from the D.C area to the loading dock of the company my sister worked for in Johnson City, TN for $100. Thought that was reasonable. Way pre-COVID, though.