Custom Sport Trac:
Removing the Ford 8.8 Rear Axle
Removing the rear axle is necessary because the suspension will be a four-link system with the air-bags...
...also - the gear ratios have to be changed and the air-locker put into place.
Oli has removed the brake system, driveshaft and everything else that connects to the axle.
Freed from the leaf-springs and the shock absorbers it is now possible to remove the Ford 8.8 rear axle.
Oli removes the leaf-springs.
Testing the final positioning of the 38 inch Mudders shows plenty of space for the larger tires.
This looks radical!
Next thing to do is taking the Ford 8.8 axle to axle specialists for the gear ratio change. They will also modify the bolt pattern - to the same and larger 5 bolt used in the front. The chosen bolt pattern is the same as in the classic Bronco and my old F-150 to name a few...
The project is well on its way and I am confident that the final result will be extraordinary!
