5 lug axel from a maverick?

What if I just pull the axles from the Maverick and keep the 8" carrier? Is it the same spline? The hub-to-hub distance is nearly the same; I did a quick measurement and it looks like the Maverick is 1/2" longer.

You might look at this: http://www.mustangii.net/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3879

393 Boss said:

Sorry, I meant on the spring purches lol.

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Thats also what I meant.

IIxs said:

You might look at this: http://www.mustangii.net/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3879

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No thank you.

That's exactly what I done except I didn't machine .300 of an inch off the ends of the Granada axles. I didn't realize they were longer. I wonder if that would make much of a difference?

It isn't quite as easy of a change to go back to 4 lug as you might think. You still have to press the II bearing retainers off the old axles and onto the new ones unless you have an extra set laying around.

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dmoody said:

That's exactly what I done except I didn't machine .300 of an inch off the ends of the Granada axles. I didn't realize they were longer. I wonder if that would make much of a difference?

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You're reading my mind. What's the downside to not doing this?

I didn't machine .300 of an inch off the ends of the Granada axles. I didn't realize they were longer. I wonder if that would make much of a difference?

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Maybe, maybe not. I would measure to be sure. If the axle binds the spider pinion, it will trash the diff. in short order.

The guy at .net did have a spare set of retainers.

IIxs said:

You might look at this: http://www.mustangii.net/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3879

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sorry but that seems like a lot of work--specially if you do not have access to a lathe,machining skills , etc. I am with mad mark. Sure a 64-66 mustang 9" will fit if you can find one , but why not upgrade drum to drum like I did with an 8.8 " rear?? I am not saying this is the way to go because of the suspension work involved . BUT it does allow you to use readily available later model wheels. The explorer/ranger rears are 2" wider which allow for the newer offset rims to be used without any inner/outer fender clearence problems. As far as the fox body 8.8" rears go I am not sure of the dimensions. I have heard that the maverick/ granada rears fit ,but at the sacrifice of twisting your leafsprings outward about 1/2 " All I know is my 8.8 with ladder bars and coilovers hooks like cheese whiz on the first day of trout season!! If you would like any more info on my swap please e-mail me and I will do my best to help