8.8" rear end

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  1. FoMoCo73

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    anyone know a good place i can find an 8.8" 5 lug? preferably used?

    Brent
     
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    I would guess a wrecking yard in a Late model Mustang or Explorer.
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    ranger's too, as long as it's a 4.0
     
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    are these direct bolt on parts?
    just as long as i dont have to have anything shortened or anything.
     
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    No. The 8.8" is not a direct bolt in for the Mavs/Comets.
     
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    i know that the brackets to mount the springs onto have to be cut off and re welded, but does the housing have to be shortened?
     
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    Mav axle width is: 56.375"
    Ranger (1991 - ???) 8.8 is: 56.25"
    Explorer (1997 -???) 8.8 is: 59.5"
     
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    why a 8.8 from what i hear there not as good as a 8"..for less then 1000 bucks you can build a 8" that will be stronger then then any 8.8 and theres a few 5.0 stangs around hear running the 8" after they tore there 8.8 up (y) http://www.currieenterprises.com/ Alumin-8™, 8" Aluminum Gear Case (part #CE-4026A) lists for $389.95 and is available exclusively from Currie Enterprises and Currie dealers

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    [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]The Currie 8" Pinion Support is over 25% stronger than conventional and stock units. It fits all 8" gear cases and is available in polished or red anodized finishes. Order Part#CE-4033P(polished), list $114.95, or CE-4033D(red) List $99.95.[/font]
     
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    And this 8" is ok to run 400 ponies through?
    i have a 73 302 car with an 8" in it....maybe i can just use that rear end....
     
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    MaverickGrabber MaverickGrabber1972

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    from what i have heard will hold to 500 hp
     
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    mine is still the stock case and all and so far its holding but im not bitting real good so its doing all right...this setup is what i will go to when its time
     
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