Explorer 8.8

[jweb]

I'm thinking of using an Explorer 8.8 in my 64 Suburban.
My concern is the Explorer is offset 3-4"

Has anyone used one of these on a truck or Suburban? Not sure the driveline would clear the sides of the trailing arm crossmember.

[rideblue00]

Pics needed

[MikeN]

I think the offset is small enough to where you would be OK.

You could get under your truck, disconnect driveshaft at the differential end, move that end 3" - 4" to the left, and see where that leaves your clearance at the crossmember loop.

[jweb]

Originally Posted by MikeN

I think the offset is small enough to where you would be OK.

You could get under your truck, disconnect driveshaft at the differential end, move that end 3" - 4" to the left, and see where that leaves your clearance at the crossmember loop.

Unfortunately this Suburban had no engine, trans or driveline when I got it. I have an LS1/4L60 for it but I'm not ready to install it yet.

Since I'm on hold waiting my turn for paint, I'm trying to figure out a few other things.

I have an LS1/4l60 & Explorer rearend in my 51 and so I had planned to run the same setup in this. It wasn't until a recent sleepless night that I thought of this potential issue.

I also considered this crossmember for a littlew extra clearence.

[MikeN]

I'm certain you can get around the crossmember issue. I think you could even drill the rivits on the stock crossmember and move it forward a few inches to increase driveshaft clearance. Another thought is having a driveshaft shop fab you a smaller diameter shaft.