Will a fox body rear fit a 95

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Might be getting a fox body rear end and wondering whats all involved in swapping it in my 95.

 

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thats a great switch if you like drum brakes.

 

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Didn't think of that, thanx

 

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IIRC, the fox rear ends are also a bit narrower in width. Like 1 1/2"???? Can anyone confirm?

Rick

 

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a couple people consider a Fox rear swap a downgrade. they say they are narrower and a bit weaker. Our 8.8s are some strong SOBs.

 

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They are actually 3/4" shorter on each side.

 

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BlackFox5.0 said:

They are actually 3/4" shorter on each side.

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Exactly what I meant, making the rear end a total of 1 1/2" narrower. Thanks for clairifying.

Rick

 

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Better get some 4 lug wheels for the back while your at it...lol

 

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Stick with the 95 rear. The foxbodys are shorter. They are weaker and drum brakes suck ass. Not too mention there 4 lug!

 

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i cant recall for sure, but i think the late 80's turbo coupe T-birds have a slightly wider rear end (and with discs). i know the TC bird is a little wider or narrower than the fox 8.8, but am not sure (i think it is wider). just an idea to check out if all else fails. good luck.

 

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Fox Rear ends are the same as 94-98 rear ends... When I say that I mean the housing and the internals... Now you need 94-98 Axles and brakes for it to work but thats it... The difference in length is in the axle not the housing.. I have one under my car right now and have a spare one in the garage...