ponypusher

I just picked up a 8.8 from a junkyard that came out of an '87. Short of taking it to a shop to have it checked out, is there anything I can do to check it's integrity? Any and all suggestions are appreciated.</P>

vfast

pull the cover and make a visual inspection. me I would put a new clutch pack in it..50. bucks

ponypusher

something I can do myself? never been into a rear end before (mustang, that is <IMG src=smileys/smiley2.gif border="0">). I'm fairly mechanically inclined, so with a little instruction, would it be difficult?

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good find! they are hard to come by in junk yards. i am in arvada maybe we can hook up some time? i have some 88gt stuff for sale if interested.</P>

vfast

pull the cover drain the gear oil and take a look for starters. do you know what ratio it is?..if not this is the way to find out

ponypusher

5LDoner - I found it at Denver Ford Parts in Commerce City. $275. Is that a good price? Yeah, I'd like to check out what you have. I'm in Westminster off of 80th and Sheridan. E-mail me. Spence69@aol.com</P>


Vfast - According to the junk yard and the ID tag on the diff, it is a 2.73. I'll pull the cover and check it out. BTW, I have an extra set of shocks mounted to this 8.8 that I can't find on my 7.5 that is in my '83 now. This 8.8 came from an '87. I was under the impression that this was a direct bolt in. What does this extra set of shocks do?</P>


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