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Turbo coupe axle replacement

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donsbad68

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What can we replace a broken axle in a 86 turbocoupe rear with? Does anyone make the correct length axle or can we just use fox axles without the Anti-lock wheel?
 

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I don't think the 86 TC cars had ABS. Do you mean a 87-88 TC? If it is a 87-88 TC, then no, you can not just use the Mustang axles since the TC ones are 3/4" longer. The Mustang ones will not work with the stock rear disc brakes. Maybe try looking on www.car-part.com for an axle.
 

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We need a stronger axle replacement, also sorry it is an 87 rear.
 

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Well, you have a couple of options. Order some axles from one of the companies in the length you need, or if you already have some Mustang axles, get the www.northracecars.com brackets to mount the calipers on the shorter axles. Of course that will move your wheels in 3/4". You could also modify the stock mounting bracket and bolt it inside the axle housing flange like in this thread:
http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=3123067#post3123067

Good luck on it!
 

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Thanks, We will most likely do the bracket flip!
 

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Sorry to bring up an old thread, but I have questions, I got this through the search function so I didn't have to bother, but all the links are DEAD that describe this so called "bracket flip" mod.

I have a set of TC rear discs I want to put on a Fox 8.8", and need to know how this mod works so I can get it done.
Any help?
Any detailed links that still work?

Thanks!
Dave
 

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http://forums.corral.net/forums/gen...es-rear-disk-swap-w-modified-sn-brackets.html

I just did this a few months ago. I didn't cut them in half, I notched them into the "c" shape. It works out very well. Measure twice, cut once

Joe
 
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ratio411

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RangerJoe said:
http://forums.corral.net/forums/gen...es-rear-disk-swap-w-modified-sn-brackets.html

I just did this a few months ago. I didn't cut them in half, I notched them into the "c" shape. It works out very well. Measure twice, cut once

Joe
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Thanks Joe!
That is exactly what I was looking for!
 
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