what rearends do pre 87 stangs come with??

Foxfan88 · Jul 2, 2005

Like the 83-86 5.0s
Is it possible to just bolt up an 8.8 rear???

The Shape · Jul 2, 2005

Not sure what the first year for the 8.8 was off the top of my head. But I know the 8.8 will bolt right into the earlier years.

dstanggt50 · Jul 2, 2005

I thought the 8.8 came out in 86? :shrug:

, I believe it will bolt right in

1989MustangLX · Jul 2, 2005

8.8" came in the 86 5.0 and up. Earlier were 7.5" rears like all the 4cyl cars.

BlownStangGT · Jul 2, 2005

1989MustangLX said:
8.8" came in the 86 5.0 and up. Earlier were 7.5" rears like all the 4cyl cars.

what he said

maverick0716 · Jul 2, 2005

It bolt's right in. I did the swap in my 85 GT.

795.0pacecar · Jul 2, 2005

It bolts in but you have to make your own brake lines going to the axle.

maverick0716 · Jul 2, 2005

795.0pacecar said:
It bolts in but you have to make your own brake lines going to the axle.

Not on mine. All I had to do is modify the brake junction box thing bracket....I don't know what it's called :nonono: