What methodology are you using for the front?
Full d44 ttb?
Or hybrid 35?
Full knuckle will add more width over simple spindle.....though both add...
An f series rear is close with full knuckle....or the Montero and other Isuzu d44 rear.
Or use an explorer rear with large flange and screw in studs....
Or custom shafts.
Nothing wrong with quality adapters... Quality.
Finding useable 9 in that is cheap...
Good luck.
I've long ago given up on the idea of "cheap" for this build. Although I don't have unlimited funds, I'm willing to spend some money on it. I need this to be dead reliable, and Id rather not have to spend a lot of time wrenching on it after I get it where I want it to be. (other than maintenance, of course) I'm an industrial field service tech, and I get all the wrenching that I want, and when I retire I'll only do what I want.
I'll do the hybrid D35, since that's what I have, and it's allegedly stronger than the D44. I didn't think about the added width. It's never been mentioned in the write ups, that I remember. Maybe an inch per side...?
I haven't looked at the actual width of the D44, but I'm sure it'll be less.
I like the smaller footprint, so I'm going to try to stay away from full size axles.
Looked at Moser last night before bed. Looks like they have everything I need on this. Since they're not too far away, I might just take it up there and let them put in a locker, new axles, and press in bearing conversion. I'm sure it wont be cheap, but cheaper than a new custom 9".
The 8.8 I have is a drum brake axle, so I'll probably look at a disc set up as well.
Thanks everyone for the input.
-zz