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Just need to know if a 89 convertable 8.8 rear end will bolt up under my 86 GT hatch. Thanks.
 

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All the Mustang 8.8 rear ends from 86-98 are the same dimensions and will bolt up in any 79-98 Mustang. Of course the SN95 ones have different brakes.
 
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trbkrb said:
All the Mustang 8.8 rear ends from 86-98 are the same dimensions and will bolt up in any 79-98 Mustang. Of course the SN95 ones have different brakes.
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and the 94-98 rear axles are 3/4" wider on EACH side due to the disc brakes.
 

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Which is very, very cool. (if your wheels are backspaced right)
 
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