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Do all 86 3.8 mustangs have a 8.8 rear?

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I just wanted to make sure that all 86 mustang's had a 8.8 rear.
 

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Rear axle

All models used the 7.5inch rear axle, except those powered by the 5.0 engine. ( HO engine )
 

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-86GTStang said:
All models used the 7.5inch rear axle, except those powered by the 5.0 engine. ( HO engine )
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yup!!! i second that.
 
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Thanks for the help.
 

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i third that..
 
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Even the 5.0 HO stangs had a 7.5" rear axle in the 1985 and earlier model years though.
 
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