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Posted by 65coupe87notch (Member # 9621) on :
 
Im looking for a 8.8 rear end for my 90lx coupe. It doesnt have to be complete. I just need the housing itself.
 

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Posted by 79stanggt (Member # 11197) on :
 
i got a 8.8 with 3.73s it just Dnt have axels
 

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Posted by 65coupe87notch (Member # 9621) on :
 
Closer to stockton would be nice. I have a sn95 in my coupe with a eaton posi 31spline, Toms Kick Ass axles, 373s, and trickflow cover. I just dont like how the tires stick out way too much. So i want to go with a foxbody length rear end and use all my parts from it.
 

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Posted by 79stanggt (Member # 11197) on :
 
damn that's a nice set up lol n yea I Knw wat ur talkn about one of my boys has the same rear end but he likes the way it looks but that's coo if u change ur mind just hit me up
 

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Posted by 65coupe87notch (Member # 9621) on :
 
Thanks! But yeah i just dont want to pay awhole lot of money when I just need the housing itself because im using all my parts.
 

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Posted by CagedBlueGT (Member # 9804) on :
 
Just get some fox length axels.
 

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Posted by 89notchkid (Member # 10698) on :
 
Pm sent
 

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Posted by MUSTTANGUY (Member # 2251) on :
 
86-98 housings all the same width unless you have a 99-04 housing in there now (these are wider)
You will need new shorter axles to decrease width along with aftermarket brackets.
Give me a call and we can go over your setup.
 

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Posted by sj 50's (Member # 11042) on :
 
housing are the same the only difference is the axels because of the abs Ring may push the axel out more I heard ppl put 5 lugs axels from a ranger in there and have a little more space also your wheels back space will come in to play as well I have both housing a sn95 and a fox the axels are what push out them out

- 11"and smaller brakes fit under 15"+ wheels, 12" brakes require 16"+ wheels, and 13"+ brakes require a 17" or larger diameter wheels

- 1994-1998 Mustang rear axles are 3/4" wider on each side than a 79-93 Mustang.

- 1999 and newer Mustang rear axles are about 1 7/16" wider on each side than a 79-93 Mustang.

- 94 and newer Mustang 8.8 will bolt into a 79-93 Mustang but will require brake line adapters.

- Lincoln Mark7 LSC, SVO Mustang and Fox Body Saleens use a rear axle that is 1.25" wider per side than the 87-93 Mustangs.

- 94-95 spindles share the same track width as 79-93 spindles.

- 96 and up spindles have an 8mm wider track width.

- 79-93 Mustangs all use 9" drums with 7.5 and 8.8 rear axles.

- 4.0 liter Rangers use a wider 8.8 rear axle and 10" drums.

- Explorer 8.8 rear axles are 1" wider per side than a Ranger or Aerostar with a 7.5 rear axle.
79-93 Mustangs use a 57 inch wide rear axle. 94-98 Mustangs use a 58.5 inch wide rear axle. 99 and newer Mustangs use a 59 7/8 inch wide rear axle. Lincoln Mark7 LSC, SVO Mustang and Fox Body Saleens use a 59.5 inch wide rear axle. Hope this helps
 

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Posted by 65coupe87notch (Member # 9621) on :
 
I was going to get a foxbody length rear end buy some foxbody length axles and buy a set of north racecar brackets to use my disc brake setup
 

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Posted by 65coupe87notch (Member # 9621) on :
 
Thanks for all the information
 

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Posted by 87 coupe (Member # 10919) on :
 
I'm running 18x10 in the rear with drums and I love how they dnt stick out at all but some people dnt like drums it dnt bother me si think u seen my rims on my coupe
 

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Posted by 65coupe87notch (Member # 9621) on :
 
Yeah i seen it. Thats what im runing on my other coupe stock rear end with drums and i love it! I got a 295 in the rear right now!
 

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Posted by 87 coupe (Member # 10919) on :
 
Dam 295 must look sick I'm barley clearing with 275s are u running a half inch spacer or some
 

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Posted by 65coupe87notch (Member # 9621) on :
 
Nope no spacer at all. My next set of wheels/tires will be a 315 in the rear. I love wide tires in the rear!
 

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Posted by 65coupe87notch (Member # 9621) on :
 

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Originally posted by MUSTTANGUY:
86-98 housings all the same width unless you have a 99-04 housing in there now (these are wider)
You will need new shorter axles to decrease width along with aftermarket brackets.
Give me a call and we can go over your setup.

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