Would a 8.8 mustang rear ended fit. 72 Mav?

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  1. Diazj7

    Diazj7 Member

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    Would the 8.8 rear end from the Mustang fit in my
     
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    Yes. With modification.
     
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    Do all v8 72 Grabberr come with a 9" rear wand?
     
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    greasemonkey Burnin corn

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    No Maverick ever came with a 9".
     
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    Wow I didn't that.. so how much modifications will it take to install
     
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    shorten the tubes and axles and add spring perches...:smash:
     
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    Seems like to much work and not enough time!! Thanks every for the great information!!
     
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    Why are you asking about installing an 8.8 in your Maverick?
     
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    what's the need to swap the 8" for 8.8" Mustang? Lot's of work/EXPENSE for nothing -IMO
     
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    Very true that's why I'll skip on the deal
     
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    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

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    1.) What is the intended use of the car, cruiser, driver, dragster, etc.?
    2.) What drive train does it have now and what changes are planned?
    3.) What kind of shape is the exterior/interior?
    4.) Does the car run - is it street or road worthy now?
    5.) Welcome to the forum!
     
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    Uhhh a 8.8" comes close to strength of a 9"...

    Ones with 31 spline axles used in Hi-Po applications no doubt exceed the run of the mill 9" that used 28 spline axles...
     
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    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

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    Ur right, but if running a 250 or mild 302 what's the need/benfit to go thru the trouble/expense?
     
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    Basically there is no real reason to swap in a sub 300Hp application and probably not with another 50Hp... Back in the day I did see several broken by high Hp 289 that could get traction...
     
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    Your going to want to use the explorer 8.8. Some come with 31 spline track-lok's and a decent gear. I used one and cut the long axle tube appx 2 3/4 in and ordered 2 short side axles.
     
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