1968 rear end
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1968 rear end
whats the difference between an 8 inch rear and a 8.8 inch rear? is there a difference or are they the same? i have a 68 with a 289 C4 and im trying to figure out what rear i have so i can either rebuild it or replace it for 347stroker
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RE: 1968 rear end
More than likely if you have a 289/302 you have a pumpkin 8. The only 8.8 I know of are on some newer fords, like the explorer. I had a friend put one in his 67 because he said it's stronger and already has the disc brake set up.
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RE: 1968 rear end
8.8's are a great upgrade for a smallblock. They're much lighter than 9" units, and much stronger than factory 2-pinion 8" units. They do require some fabrication (and often axle/brake swapping)before they will work in a classic, but it's not that big a deal. And on the upside, fox body (78-93) 8.8's are the perfect width for 67-68 Mustangs.
I've got an 8.8 housing sitting at a friend's waiting for me to build it. It'll easily hold against my 331.
I've got an 8.8 housing sitting at a friend's waiting for me to build it. It'll easily hold against my 331.
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RE: 1968 rear end
ORIGINAL: knuckless
so how do i find out if i have an 8 or a 8.8
so how do i find out if i have an 8 or a 8.8
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RE: 1968 rear end
ORIGINAL: Starfury
8.8's are a great upgrade for a smallblock. They're much lighter than 9" units, and much stronger than factory 2-pinion 8" units. They do require some fabrication (and often axle/brake swapping)before they will work in a classic, but it's not that big a deal. And on the upside, fox body (78-93) 8.8's are the perfect width for 67-68 Mustangs.
I've got an 8.8 housing sitting at a friend's waiting for me to build it. It'll easily hold against my 331.
8.8's are a great upgrade for a smallblock. They're much lighter than 9" units, and much stronger than factory 2-pinion 8" units. They do require some fabrication (and often axle/brake swapping)before they will work in a classic, but it's not that big a deal. And on the upside, fox body (78-93) 8.8's are the perfect width for 67-68 Mustangs.
I've got an 8.8 housing sitting at a friend's waiting for me to build it. It'll easily hold against my 331.
An 8.8 is too wide for my 65, If I had a 67-68, I'd jump all over an 8.8. There are so many Exploders in wrecking yards with trac-loc 3.50-3.89-4.11 you can have a whole closet fulla ratios cheap. They are sturdy, even if ya break one your not out huge$$
