Going For a New Rear End
05-25-2011, 11:22 PM
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Going For a New Rear End
Well, I'm finally going to go for the Ford 8.8 rear. I found a yard that sells rear ends for under 100 bucks
What should I look for when I'm looking for a good one? Are there cars other than Mustang GTs that use the same 8.8?
After I get one, is there any prep work involved? Should I have it dipped? Disassembled and inspected by a mechanic to make sure all the gears are good?
What should I look for when I'm looking for a good one? Are there cars other than Mustang GTs that use the same 8.8?
After I get one, is there any prep work involved? Should I have it dipped? Disassembled and inspected by a mechanic to make sure all the gears are good?
05-26-2011, 05:56 AM
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You will need to swap the pinion flange with the cobra flange (about $20) so your driveshaft will bolt up, but other than that it is a direct swap.
Where is this place by the way - that is a great price.
Where is this place by the way - that is a great price.
05-26-2011, 10:31 AM
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05-26-2011, 10:49 AM
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Well, I'm finally going to go for the Ford 8.8 rear. I found a yard that sells rear ends for under 100 bucks
What should I look for when I'm looking for a good one? Are there cars other than Mustang GTs that use the same 8.8?
After I get one, is there any prep work involved? Should I have it dipped? Disassembled and inspected by a mechanic to make sure all the gears are good?
What should I look for when I'm looking for a good one? Are there cars other than Mustang GTs that use the same 8.8?
After I get one, is there any prep work involved? Should I have it dipped? Disassembled and inspected by a mechanic to make sure all the gears are good?
Prep work - I flushed the gear oil and put in fresh Royal Purple and sealed it with a new gasket. Depending on your knowledge, it might be a good idea to have it checked before you find out the hard way. If you're not getting a new driveshaft you'll need the pinion flange out of a 03/04 Cobra. They're like $20 from latemodelresto
05-26-2011, 11:17 AM
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Prep work - I flushed the gear oil and put in fresh Royal Purple and sealed it with a new gasket. Depending on your knowledge, it might be a good idea to have it checked before you find out the hard way. If you're not getting a new driveshaft you'll need the pinion flange out of a 03/04 Cobra. They're like $20 from latemodelresto
05-26-2011, 12:52 PM
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Make sure the posi works, by making sure both wheels spin, open the diff and look for anything abnormal like metal shavings or inconsistencies with the ring and pinion. Pretty sure the 8.8s out of the older mustangs are a different size, so look for one from a S197.
Prep work - I flushed the gear oil and put in fresh Royal Purple and sealed it with a new gasket. Depending on your knowledge, it might be a good idea to have it checked before you find out the hard way. If you're not getting a new driveshaft you'll need the pinion flange out of a 03/04 Cobra. They're like $20 from latemodelresto
Prep work - I flushed the gear oil and put in fresh Royal Purple and sealed it with a new gasket. Depending on your knowledge, it might be a good idea to have it checked before you find out the hard way. If you're not getting a new driveshaft you'll need the pinion flange out of a 03/04 Cobra. They're like $20 from latemodelresto
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