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Message: <blockquote data-quote="detritusmaximus" data-source="post: 392700" data-attributes="member: 1972"><p>Sitting stationery, how much clearance do you have? If you go to smaller wheels and shorter shackles, how much worse will it likely be?</p><p></p><p>I've considered getting an 8.8 as well for when I get around to my car. Probably a 3.55, but 3.73 is more common. </p><p></p><p>What year Explorer did yours come from? I intended on getting one with disc brakes and from a leaf spring Explorer. </p><p></p><p>After reading about the offset, I figured on shortening the long side so the diff was centered to avoid the 'clunk' and exhaust clearance issues. Seems like it would be easy enough when moving the spring perches around.</p><p></p><p>Also, I know aftermarket aluminum driveshafts are available for the Fox and later Mustangs. Depending on the trans, I thought about an AOD or T5, then a lighter driveshaft becomes an option, too.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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