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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 10:35 PM
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Where can I find a new rearend for my car, and exactly what do I have to change? Is it just the housing and ring and pinion? Or do I replace the entire axle?
Old Aug 15, 2004 | 03:44 PM
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Just the ring and pinion... you will need the master bearing kit also. What does your ride have now? According to KBB you have a 3.27 already.
Old Aug 15, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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Not to mention a limited slip!
Old Aug 16, 2004 | 12:35 AM
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you have to change the whole rear end dude. how else would you put an 8.8" ring gear in a housing made for a 7.5"? and while your at it, get some aftermarket lower control arms.
edit* whoops and some uppers
Old Aug 16, 2004 | 04:44 AM
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Does anybody have the link to a site where I can get the 8.8" rear with the t-lok?
Old Aug 16, 2004 | 03:29 PM
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Does anybody have the link to a site where I can get the 8.8" rear with the t-lok?
the only company ive seen selling complete 8.8 rearends is strange engineering. and i think they run about 2 grand. your best bet is to go to the junkyard.
Old Aug 16, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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try www.fordracing.com/performanceparts
you can also check with Currie Enterprises, Drive Train Specialists, Moser Engineering, Strange Engineering among others
Old Aug 18, 2004 | 02:15 AM
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Does anybody have the link to a site where I can get the 8.8" rear with the t-lok?
the only company ive seen selling complete 8.8 rearends is strange engineering. and i think they run about 2 grand. your best bet is to go to the junkyard.
Whoa I was thinking somewhere between $800-$1000 I don't think I want to shell out 2G's the junkyard is starting to sound like the way to go.
Old Aug 18, 2004 | 12:21 PM
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you might want to check out www.stangparts.com
this is a big Mustang salvage yard in Winder, GA, I'm sure they have complete rears for Stangs in that price range.
Old Aug 28, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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nomo is right your best bet is to ditch that 7.5 and get an 8.8 from an 80 model out of a junker



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