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88 Thinderbird Turbo coupe Rear End

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Old 04-01-2008, 02:20 PM
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Default 88 Thinderbird Turbo coupe Rear End
Will the 8.8" rear end out off 88 Thunderbird turbo coupe fit90 mustang? I think it's a little bit wider?? how about the control arm brackets are they the same?
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Old 04-02-2008, 11:15 AM
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Default RE: 88 Thinderbird Turbo coupe Rear End
yes it will but its 1.5" wider so back spacing will be an issue. I have one on my 93 coupe w/ 10 holes and 275-60-15 tires it will work but needsa little tlc nothing big
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Old 04-02-2008, 02:10 PM
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Definitely will work, just wider like said before
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Old 04-03-2008, 10:08 PM
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I have 1 in my shed ready for install, I think you need 93 Cobra E brake cables and a proportioning valve
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