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00stangv6lr

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Would a 8.8 from a 98 cobra be a direct swap into a 03gt? I thought the 98 body style hand shorter axles or something.
 

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00stangv6lr said:
Would a 8.8 from a 98 cobra be a direct swap into a 03gt? I thought the 98 body style hand shorter axles or something.
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Although the mounting points are the same and the axle will bolt in place, the axle housing in pre-99 cars is 1.5" narrower than the 99-04s.
 

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Awesome. Thanks for the info.
 
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