Is it a 7.5 or 8.8 rearend?

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Nov 12, 2007 | 08:48 PM

azautodave

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Is it a 7.5 or 8.8 rearend?

I've got a 1987 mustang that was a 2.3 andis now a5.0 How can I tell if the rearendis the stock 7.5 or if it'sbeen switched to a8.8? They both look the same to me. Can I tell if I measure the rearend cover?

Nov 13, 2007 | 10:00 AM

Gary H

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RE: Is it a 7.5 or 8.8 rearend?

The 7.5 rear cover is round, the 8.8 is squared off. Do a search and you'll find pics.

Nov 13, 2007 | 02:40 PM

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RE: Is it a 7.5 or 8.8 rearend?

good info

Nov 13, 2007 | 05:35 PM

azautodave

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RE: Is it a 7.5 or 8.8 rearend?

Thanks!!

Nov 13, 2007 | 05:37 PM

azautodave

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RE: Is it a 7.5 or 8.8 rearend?

Damn... It's still got the 7.5

Nov 14, 2007 | 08:52 AM

Gary H

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RE: Is it a 7.5 or 8.8 rearend?

8.8's are cheap, anything up to '98 will work. The 7.5 will be fine if you dont run sticky tires.

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