8" Rear End

Superformance · Dec 17, 2004

I'm looking to upgrade my 8" to a posi with 3.55 gears, would you guys reccomend this http://www.andale.com/stores/sf_ite...id=95597691&mode=1&catId=1248831&parentCatId=

Also, what do I need to install this rear end? (Rebuild kit, etc.)

Paul619 · Dec 17, 2004

Superformance said:
I'm looking to upgrade my 8" to a posi with 3.55 gears, would you guys reccomend this http://www.andale.com/stores/sf_ite...id=95597691&mode=1&catId=1248831&parentCatId=

Also, what do I need to install this rear end? (Rebuild kit, etc.)

i got a loaded 3rd member with gears and an auburn pro limited slip for like 850 and it is already shimmed and everything just bolt in and go

MustangMatt1966 · Dec 18, 2004

i have an 8 inch with posi and 3.80 gears, works like a charm

Great68 · Dec 18, 2004

Last year I tried ordering a built 8" third member from MAE. It's like they didn't want my business, I contacted him and got a price and told him I would like to order it. Jack said he'd send a request for payment in my paypal. A week goes by and nothing, so I email him back saying that I still want the rear end and he replies that he will send the request. Another week goes by and still no request. After that I just said screw it, and kind of glad I did because now I will have a 9".

ratio411 · Dec 18, 2004

Great68 said:
...glad I did because now I will have a 9".

I have been looking on that and other sites and notice that 9" stuff starts the same or less money than 8" stuff.
With the strength of the 9", I can't see spending the same on the weaker 8".
Even light duty 9" stuff is considerably stronger.
I also found a listing of weights on the stuff and found a 9" is only slightly heavier than the 8"... Like 10 lbs when comparing 28 splines and standard case. 2 lbs for the housing and 8 for the case assembly.
9" all the way...
Dave

1995cobraR · Dec 19, 2004

ratio411 said:
I also found a listing of weights on the stuff and found a 9" is only slightly heavier than the 8"... Like 10 lbs when comparing 28 splines and standard case. 2 lbs for the housing and 8 for the case assembly.
9" all the way...
Dave

You forgot to mention that the 9" has alot more gear ratios to choose from.

The 9" is a must for drag racing. The 8" does well in road racing and light street use.

CPonds66 · Dec 19, 2004

I don't know how close Morgan Hill is to Pomona but there is a vendor there that sells 8 and 9 inch center sections with a limited slip or locker with all different gear ratios for about $200 less. Best part is that you don't have to wait, they have a ton that are already built and you just pay and haul away. They have a warranty also.

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