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ragu1585

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I been offered a 9 in 3.90 rear end for my car for free! what u guys think.... oh yeah its a 98 Auto GT.
 

Cobra Jay

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A 9" is almost bullitt proof.

Will it fit, or should I say is it for a Mustang? If it is, go for it. If not, you might have to do alot of mods (cutting, welding, narrowing or widening, new axle shafts) to it to get it to fit.
 

downsouthman1

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GT JAY said:
A 9" is almost bullitt proof.

Will it fit, or should I say is it for a Mustang? If it is, go for it. If not, you might have to do alot of mods (cutting, welding, narrowing or widening, new axle shafts) to it to get it to fit.
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Agreed. But if it's free, why're you asking us if you should get it? I call If it's not & this is sure pretty far-fetched you should get it to @ least store it for another car. How could you possibly say no to a FREE 3.90 geared 9 inch rearend?
 
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You can get it for free and Ill trade you my 8.8 in 3.55 with auburn diff.
 

ragu1585

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no its not bs... its in an old truck at a house im moving too.. it looked all ragged out and rusted everywhere, but i was lookin into putting 4.10s in mine and nothin less.. is a 9 in that much better than an 8.8? oviously if its free! and also why does every1 use the expression.. "bulletrpoof" when talkin about that rear end???
 
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bdcardinal

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the 9" rear is probably the strongest differential made thats not solely meant for heavy trucks. you can put crazy amounts of torque through one and they dont break. i would stick with a 8.8 because they are generally lighter and can be built to be close to the power rating of a 9"
 
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