• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Rearend Help

  • Thread starter Thread starter marine_2003
  • Start date Start date Aug 28, 2006

marine_2003

Member
Jun 6, 2005
427
0
16
Lake County, FL
Aug 28, 2006
#1
  • Aug 28, 2006
  • #1
I am trying to get an 8.8 to replace my 7.5. If I take out the 7.5, can I just bolt the 8.8 in? Or do I have to get new springs, control arms and everything else??

Thanks
 

tbovee

Member
May 22, 2006
129
0
17
Fredericksburg Va
Aug 28, 2006
#2
  • Aug 28, 2006
  • #2
Depending on the year it should bolt right in. I put a 90 8.8 under my 79. I believe everthing 79 - 93 is the same.
 

marine_2003

Member
Jun 6, 2005
427
0
16
Lake County, FL
Aug 28, 2006
#3
  • Aug 28, 2006
  • #3
thank you
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

C
Suspension Rear suspension help
  • Clark302
  • Aug 17, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
340
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Aug 17, 2025
Clark302
C
8
87 lx 4cyl to v8 project 4 lug disc conversion questions
  • 87lx428
  • Mar 24, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
517
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 25, 2026
87lx428
8
9
Engine Donor '00 Mountaineer meet '91 Fox
  • 91firecracker
  • May 11, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2 3
Replies
41
Views
961
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 28, 2026
91firecracker
9
Suspension Is somethig Wrong Here?
  • Icemanxxxv
  • Jul 11, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
5
Views
128
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jul 11, 2026
AeroCoupe
J
2004 Mustang 3.8L V6 vibrations above 65 MPH and differential leaks
  • joeybuddy96
  • Mar 16, 2026
  • SN95 V6 Mustang Tech
Replies
16
Views
624
SN95 V6 Mustang Tech Jul 14, 2026
joeybuddy96
J
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?