{"product_id":"rx-8-ford-8-8-irs-complete-mount-kit-w-axles","title":"RX8 8.8 - Complete IRS Kit w\/ Standard Axles (uses Ford Inner, Mazda Outer CVs)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n        body {\n            font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n            line-height: 1.6;\n            color: #ffffff;\n        }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRX8 8.8 IRS, Complete Differential Mount Kit w\/ Standard Axles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Standard version of our RX8 8.8 here-in is our simplest RX8 rear end offering and mates a Ford Inner CV to a RX8 outer CV (from a manual trans car) using custom axle shafts.  Note, if you prefer not to tear down your existing axles to donate parts--or source axles if you’re starting from an automatic trans car--you can also consider our Grande option which doesn’t need Mazda parts.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy run Ford 8.8 diff? It's a powerhouse, substantially stronger than the factory Mazda rear end and is supported by wide range of gear ratios and LSDs. We specifically utilize parts from a 2006-2010 Ford Explorer for their strength, reliability, and availability.  Our kit maintains factory like exhaust clearances.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe RX8 8.8 Standard Complete Kit includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Front Mount Support Bridge (weld in)\u003cbr\u003e•    Rear Mount Diff Batwing Cradle (bolt on)\u003cbr\u003e•    2x Custom 4340 heat treated axle bars (Ford to Mazda conversion)\u003cbr\u003e•    2x EMPI CV boot kit 86-2404 (outer CV joints)\u003cbr\u003e•    2x EMPI CV boot kit 86-2215 (inner CV joints)\u003cbr\u003e•    All Mounting Hardware\u003cbr\u003e•    Instructions (hosted online)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsers Will Source Their Own:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Ford 8.8\" Rear End (2006-2010 Ford Explorer) complete center section that uses the dual front pinion support.  \u003cbr\u003e•    Ford 8.8\" inner CV joints (from 2002-2010 Ford Explorer axles).  Note donor axles must be OEM, not aftermarket or OEM equivalent.  Typically this means sourcing used axles from a junkyard or eBay, not just the local parts store.  \u003cbr\u003e•    Mazda FD outer CV joints (often from the car being modded, but must be from a manual transmission equipped car)\u003cbr\u003e•    A Driveshaft (install instructions include a variety of recommendations)\u003cbr\u003e•    Rx-8 rear diff isolators (user's choice of style but we like polyurethane)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA few RX8 specific notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e The Ronin 8.8 mounts intentionally spans the full lower surface of the Mazda subframe (not just certain points as a few competitor offerings do) in order to provide far less flex and therefore less wheel hop.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a subframe difference between S1 (2003-2008) and S2 (2009-2012) RX8s.  The front upper crossbar on the S1 RX8 has an open bottom that the Ronin front mount nestles up into.  The S2 subframe is a box section, so users will trim down the Ronin provided front mount to weld to the lower surface of the subframe rather than it being nestled within.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual front mount for the 2006-2020 Explorer is a stronger load path but the kit is compatible with an Explorer 2002-2005 single front mount diff if required.  The RX8 kit will eliminate the Mazda Power Plant Frame (PPF), so if you’re still running a Renesis a dedicated transmission mount will be required.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance and Durability.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow much power will it hold?  We typically recommend the standard version for anyone making up to 600 whp.  More than that (or drag racing \/ drifting) we recommend you consider our Grande version for increased capacity.  Regardless, all Ronin shafts come with a warranty support program so if you do break one we can get you a replacement at reduced cost (see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/roninspeedworks.com\/pages\/axle-warranty-support\"\u003ehttps:\/\/roninspeedworks.com\/pages\/axle-warranty-support\u003c\/a\u003e for full details).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your performance with the Ronin RX8 8.8 Standard Complete Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1162\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6AN57iVcLfM\" title=\"Ronin Speedworks: Mazda RX8 IRS Ford Explorer Based Differential Kit\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ronin Speedworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42766311424244,"sku":"RX88.8-STDComplete","price":1539.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4395\/8004\/products\/RX88.8Complete.jpg?v=1651711547","url":"https:\/\/roninspeedworks.com\/products\/rx-8-ford-8-8-irs-complete-mount-kit-w-axles","provider":"Ronin Speedworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}