8.8 girdle

[5.0stang85]

so I'm going to pick up my rebuilt 8.8 tomorrow and wondering what preload to set the girdle studs at when the time comes?

i was thinking 1/4-1/2 turn past touching the bearing cap but wanna know what other people are running there's at?

[Notch]

I used your rebuilt 8.8 as a foot rest the other day.

[5.0stang85]

I used your rebuilt 8.8 as a foot rest the other day.

nice good thing it's getting painted tomorrow

[Notch]

I was going to weld the axle tubes for you also but couldn't find a tube of JB Weld to save my life.

[5.0stang85]

I was going to weld the axle tubes for you also but couldn't find a tube of JB Weld to save my life.

nice ya if my car ever makes teh mad horsepowerz I'll bite the bullet and buy a CHE brace

[Notch]

nice ya if my car ever makes teh mad horsepowerz I'll bite the bullet and buy a CHE brace

So that the tubes stay out of alignment without moving around?

[5.0stang85]

yes sir!

[Notch]

Sweet!

[Ford Fan]

I would have to look at my LPW cover instructions but it's either 10 in/lbs or 10 ft/lbs. I believe it's 10 in/lbs. though. I don't recall tightening the bolts very much though, so I think it's 10 in/lbs.

[CATALYST]

Mines set a 10 ft lbs. The Instructions I got with mine said 10-12ft lbs.

[taank]

Will this make my stomach look thinner?

[CATALYST]

YeS! As an added bonus it will give you the BaDonk a Donk you always wanted!

[5.0stang85]

Mines set a 10 ft lbs. The Instructions I got with mine said 10-12ft lbs.

TY!

[Ford Fan]

Mines set a 10 ft lbs. The Instructions I got with mine said 10-12ft lbs.

That's probably right. I remember it being a lot lower than I thought it would be.