Wheel Differential? help

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bigjock

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Hi i have a 2000 v6 automatic mustang and it needs to replace the wheel differential. Can i put it a GT one or do i need the whole rear Axle? I know that the gt has a tlock and its a 8.8 axle. i need help. Also can you tell me the advantages and disadvantages if there any. and what year from a gt can i take the gears or axle.

 

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bdcardinal

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what would be this wheel differential you are referring to? if you are talking about the centre section of the rear axle assembly, then no you cant use a GT one unless you get the whole housing assembly with axles, gears, bearings etc.

 

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yes the centre section where the gears are. They sell me that section for 49.99 and for the whole axle is 84.99. It does not matter if its a gt or v6, the price is the same, so would it be better if i install the gt whole 8.8 axle? is the same price and the gt has a tlock, instead of buying the tlock for the v6, whch it would save me money.

and what mustang years can i take the rear end gearing or the whole axle?

 

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bdcardinal

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the GT centre section will NOT fit in a V6 housing. you need the housing from a 99-04 GT to be a complete bolt in. if your vehicle has ABS, you need to make sure that the GT axles have the tone rings.

 

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and what years can i take the 8.8 axle of a GT. my car is a 2000 v6 automatic. and does it matter if the GT axle is auto and manual?