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8.8 in a 65 Mustang? Need Help ASAP

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sinisterstang65

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Hey Guys, im currently running a 8 inch with 3.55 gears. Want to make it posi and move to 373 gears. I know that if i get a 94 explorer rearend, then i can cut off the spring perches, and move them however much is needed, and then it can only take late model wheels? Is this correct? I thought that the explorer rear ends where an inch longer on both ends, so wouldnt the rear end would have to be narrowed, and as well with the axles? And i am also wanting to run either 16X8 torq thrust or vintage wheel works rims, and 245/60/16 tires, or possibly go to 17"??? If anyone knows the cheapest and fastest way to upgrade rear end, from any car let me know as soon as you can, needs to get finished, last thing getting worked on till i can finally drive it!!! THANKS
 

Wicked65

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Check this thread out, it has a lot of info in it.

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-forums/647314-8-8-fitment-66-a.html
 
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