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Explorer 8.8 rear end??

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  • Start date Start date Jun 9, 2004

Gixxer750

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Is the 8.8 out of an explorer the same as the one in a Mustang ?? Same width etc?
 

TIMMY2734

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it wont bolt in if thats what your asking...
 

Matt90GT

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Once again:

Once you figure out how to mount leaf springs in your stang, move the tranny tunnel over 1" and get over the differences in length of both sides, it should bolt up fine minus the quad shocks.
 

Gixxer750

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haha Thanks guys, just curious. What came in those for gears 3.73's??
 

Matt90GT

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3.31s to 4.10s depending on the years for the 4x4s
 

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could u do a gear-swap out of one if u just took the ring and pinion gears out?
 
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