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85 GT Rear Disc Conversion

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Old 04-29-2008, 07:03 PM
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Default 85 GT Rear Disc Conversion

I am getting reading to put the rearend back in my car and was thinking of converting over to rear disc brakes (keeping the 4 lugs). Mustangs Unlimited has this kit for approx $700. Does this kit have everything I need. Any thoughts or suggestions ?

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Old 04-29-2008, 07:14 PM
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I assume you have converted from the 7.5 rear in all 85's to the 8.8 found in 86 and up mustangs??
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Old 04-29-2008, 07:20 PM
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No.. I am keeping the original rearend. I have no problems with it (so far). Can't I put the disc set-up on with the 7.5" rear ?
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Old 04-29-2008, 07:34 PM
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No.. I am keeping the original rearend. I have no problems with it (so far). Can't I put the disc set-up on with the 7.5" rear ?
you can if you pirate the right set up like one off a thunderbird turbo coupe around those years.. or buy a kit specifically for such
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Old 04-29-2008, 07:43 PM
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ok..thanks
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Old 04-29-2008, 08:06 PM
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Just buy a turbo coupe rear for $200, the autos have 3.73, sticks have 3.55's. You get a 8.8 with discs and gears
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Old 04-29-2008, 08:25 PM
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$200 at a junkyard I presume?
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yup, or Ebay if seller lives close
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