Are 7.5 axels the same as an 8.8

[Dagz]

I just wanted to know if 7.5 axels would work in a 8.8, would be great if they did but not to sure. Thanx for all the help

 

[94indy]

i dont believe they are the same. What are u wanting to do with the 7.5

 

[90_306powerhous]

i was told there the same. i'm not a 100% sure though

 

[madams74]

Different due to ring gear. Not as strong. OK under V6 engine. Life is limited under STRONG v8 power. They are the same bolt up more or less. I pull the 8.8 from my 95 and slapped it under a 99 that had a 7.5 in it. Same EVERYTHING except for one thing. The 8.8 had shorter axle tubes so I had to use wheel spacers. Its just that the 99 and up had a longer 7.5 and 8.8 in them anyway. But I would only go to a 7.5 if I had no money and a busted up 8.8 just to get by. This works is reverse for anyone thinking of using a 7.5 or 8.8 from a 99 and up under a 94-98. You would have a rear end with an INSTANT wide look. Not sure what it would look like but you would automatically add 2 in on each side almost.

 

[blk9450]

same
hea meant axles, not the whole rear. for 94-98 the 7.5 and 8.8 are the same. i called ford and checked part numbers

 

[Dagz]

same
hea meant axles, not the whole rear. for 94-98 the 7.5 and 8.8 are the same. i called ford and checked part numbers

Well that would be great if it would work for me, as some of you probably know i am currently swapiing a 5.0 into my wifes V6 car. I have a fox 4 stud 8.8 with 3.55's. Do you know if you can use the 95 7.5 axels and rear brakes to make a rear for the car the cheap way? Any help would be great thanx

 

[blk9450]

you have to cut the axles 3/4" each and regroove the c clip grooves i think

 

[Dagz]

you have to cut the axles 3/4" each and regroove the c clip grooves i think[/QUOT

So does that mean that the housing is a different lenth than the previous body style,and is this going to give me a funny stance.

Is it worth it or should i just find a junk yard special and rebuild it


Thanx Dagz

 

[blk9450]

yea fox is shorter. you would be better off getting a fox 8.8 or a 94-98 8.8 for a wider rear stance

 

[Dagz]

yea fox is shorter. you would be better off getting a fox 8.8 or a 94-98 8.8 for a wider rear stance

I kinda thought so but was only hoping it would work. I have a kick ass donor car but someone already ******ed the rear before i got it. Guess we'll go shopping.