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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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will a 8.8 rear end from a 91 mustang fit in my 2000 v6 and what mods do i need for it?
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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you need wheel spacers and a 5 lug conversion
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Dosn't it also have drum brakes?
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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yup.

You'll need quite a bit. If I remember correctly, the upper control arms mount differently, similar to the thunderbird coupe's.
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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no its a 5 lug and its rotors
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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It's gonna be more trouble than it's worth. It most likely only has 2.73 gears, you'll need 1/2" wheel spacers, and you have to enlarge the lower control arm mount holes from 12-14mm. By the time you buy quality spacers, you're in too deep, just get a 99-04 rear.
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by wdc 09
no its a 5 lug and its rotors
then what else is done to it, cause stock was 4 lugs and drums
Old Nov 7, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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3.73 gears to. i went and looked at it. the guy wants it gone and is selling it dirt cheap. i been looking for one from a 99-04 gt but i cant find one around the cincinnati area.

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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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so besides drilling the holes bigger and getting spacers what else would i need to do?
Old Nov 8, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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does your car have ABS or TCS?



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