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rearend swap?

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  • Start date Start date Mar 18, 2007

hotrodt

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Will a '96 8.8 fit in a '93 notch?
 

Bad92GT

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yea, a mustang 8.8 will.. brakes and axles are different of course
 
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yes it will fit it is a direct bolt on. But the 96 is longer by like a quarter inch on each side. So you have to check the clearance for certain rims and tires. You should be okay as long as you dont run wider than an 8 inch rim.
 

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swap

Thanks much gents you guys save people from making a @#$%load of mistakes!
 

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You can use the rear end from a 94-98 as the Housings are EXACTLY the same as your 93! If you wanted to keep the rear disc brakes then you would increase your rear end width, but I actually think it looks better with the slightly wider Track, but if you bolt your Stock stuff back up then there will be no difference at all.
 
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