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Rear End Question

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Have 83 Gt,5spd. 4 bolt wheels. Would this have the 8.8 rear? How do I tell?
 

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Not stock.


You can tell by the differential cover. The bolt pattern is unique to a 7.5 and 8.8
 

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8.8 bolt pattern.

 

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7.5....notice more rounded on sides than the 8.8 above

 
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