mark 7 rear end

[1985 5.0]

im finally gonna change the 7.5 rear end sometime this month. we found an 8.8 87 lincoln mark 7 rear end with rear disc brakes and 5 lug for $125 with a 30 day warranty will this bolt right in? ive also heard from somebody that i would have to get something different for the e-brake to work properly? does anybody know what kind of gear is in this car?

 

[txstang84]

the MK7 had the same rear track width as the SVO, and turbo coupe t-birds, and with it, you get the 5 lug axles...yes it will bolt in, but the axle is wider by 1.25" (if i remember correctly) And since the brakes are the same #'s as the SVO, performance pads and rotors can be readily found...

since you have an '85 (I've got an '84 with a similar setup), you'll be able to use your factory brake handle, but you will have to get some SVO rear e-brake cables, that's about all i can think of at the moment, other than you'll need a new prop valve, or gut your stock one, and install an adj unit (that's what I did, works like a champ)

also, ck out:

http://mjbobbitt.home.comcast.net/mustang/5lug.html

that's where i got about 90% of my swap info-it can tell you what parts work best for us 4-eyed fox guys...

hope this helps! good luck!