ClemsonSixer

How difficult of a process is this? What do I need to fully complete this swap, and do I need to get a re-tune for my SCT? What is the normal price range for a 8.8" out of a salvage yard? Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks guys!

RyansQuick6

Welcome to the site.

It's a direct swap if you stay within your cars generation, do a search, this issue has been discussed almost weekly.

Shaunmac9128

You can find one for around $300-600 generally. It is a direct swap in. No need for a retune.

Fink

The only time you will have a problem is when you get a 8.8 out of a 94-98, the upper control arm bolt is a 12mm on 94-98 and on a 99-04 8.8 it is a 14mm.

Someone correct me if im wrong but Im pretty sure Im right.

RyansQuick6

Lower Control arm mount is a 12mm bolt in 94-98, 14mm in 99-04

PNYXPRESS

On that note---Is the width the same on 94-98 and 99-04?

neo8222

it's like 1/2" or 1" short something like that.

RyansQuick6

the older ones are 1" shorter OVERALL, so 1/2" spacers are needed on each end to compensate.

StangKid018

Don't forget the axels are a little shorter on the 94-98 years, thats the problem i ran into with my rear end without staying in the same year, unless your rear end comes with axels if you buy the 94-98 then youll be good, but if they dont then youll need to get shorter axels or your axle seals wont be sealed properly.

So cheaper imo to find the same year range rear end, long story short.