what gears came factory?

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  1. 510madmav

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    in my stock 73 rear end, factory 302. Also; it is a 9in right?
     
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    No, it is not a 9". It is an 8" rear end, probably with 2:79 or 3:00 gears.
     
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    Ive got a '72, 8" rear End with 2.79 gears
     
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    2.79 or 3.00 were the only ratios available in an 8" Maverick/Comet.
     
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    is there any flaws with the ford 8 in?
     
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    Its basically the same design as the 9" just smaller and lighter. Gears and performance parts a slightly more than a 9" and they dont hold as much power but unless plan on running 10 second quarter miles or doing neutral drops it should hold up just fine. I believe the 8" was eventually replaced by an even lighter setup called the 7.5"
     
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