8.8' Rear end vs. 9" rear end

jhooper · December 17th, 2006, 05:46 PM

I'm looking to change out my 8" rear end in the next couple of months. I've heard that the Ford 9" rear end is one of the most durable rear ends ever made. I'm looking to run a 3.73 gear, and wanted to know if there was any benefit to going to an 8.8" rear end......beside the fact that they are more plentiful.

Also, are there any modifications needed if I swapped my 8" for either the 9" or the 8.8" rear end.

Thanks,

Jeff

Darrell · December 18th, 2006, 03:10 AM

Why do you want to get rid of the 8"? I wouldn't change it unless you are making alot of horsepower. I know first hand those 8" rear ends will handle a good amount of power in stock form. Are you sure its an 8"? They are very similar to a 9" too with a drop out center section.

Horseshoeing · December 18th, 2006, 06:30 AM

You can get a bolt on 9" for about $600 at the junkyard. A 9" is easy to swap gears. If yo want a 9", get a a lincoln Versailles rearend. I am guess it will fit you car not knowing what it is.

chevy_killer · December 18th, 2006, 09:22 PM

just go to http://currieenterprises.com/ and check these rear ends out

69fastback · December 19th, 2006, 11:20 PM

Doesn't the 8" rear end swap gears just like the 9"?

Darrell · December 20th, 2006, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by 69fastback

Doesn't the 8" rear end swap gears just like the 9"?

Yes

latamud · February 24th, 2007, 02:58 PM

Versailles rear ends are nice if you can find them, 9" with disc brakes. I picked mine up in the salvage yard for $125 ready to bolt in. It came with a Trac Loc too! 67-70 Mustang rear ends are all interchangeable. If you happen to have any of those years its worth knowing. 65-73 Bronco rear ends are the same width as a versailles rear but take more to get bolted under a Mustang.

December 17th, 2006, 05:46 PM	#1
jhooper Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	8.8' Rear end vs. 9" rear end I'm looking to change out my 8" rear end in the next couple of months. I've heard that the Ford 9" rear end is one of the most durable rear ends ever made. I'm looking to run a 3.73 gear, and wanted to know if there was any benefit to going to an 8.8" rear end......beside the fact that they are more plentiful. Also, are there any modifications needed if I swapped my 8" for either the 9" or the 8.8" rear end. Thanks, Jeff

December 18th, 2006, 03:10 AM	#2
Darrell MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 5,786	Why do you want to get rid of the 8"? I wouldn't change it unless you are making alot of horsepower. I know first hand those 8" rear ends will handle a good amount of power in stock form. Are you sure its an 8"? They are very similar to a 9" too with a drop out center section. __________________ Racing in memory of Dave Bandt 11/19/69 - 3/23/08 "he's traded his wheels for wings" Professor of Natural Aspiration Thanks to: Artie at Trick Flow and Harold at Furo Racecraft http://www.myspace.com/odarrellrules

December 18th, 2006, 06:30 AM	#3
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,179	You can get a bolt on 9" for about $600 at the junkyard. A 9" is easy to swap gears. If yo want a 9", get a a lincoln Versailles rearend. I am guess it will fit you car not knowing what it is. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

December 18th, 2006, 09:22 PM	#4
chevy_killer Enthusiast 2000 v6 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Winter Haven Florida Posts: 943	just go to http://currieenterprises.com/ and check these rear ends out __________________ The LS1 was finally subjected to a paternity test, and it's daddy was to '03 Cobra

December 19th, 2006, 11:20 PM	#5
69fastback Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 530	Doesn't the 8" rear end swap gears just like the 9"? __________________ New ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...aig/craig.html Old ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...g/mustang.html old rides engine in new home http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...285480b970.htm

February 24th, 2007, 02:58 PM	#7
latamud Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dayton, OHIO Posts: 65	Versailles rear ends are nice if you can find them, 9" with disc brakes. I picked mine up in the salvage yard for $125 ready to bolt in. It came with a Trac Loc too! 67-70 Mustang rear ends are all interchangeable. If you happen to have any of those years its worth knowing. 65-73 Bronco rear ends are the same width as a versailles rear but take more to get bolted under a Mustang. __________________ http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...50_27_full.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...0_124_full.jpg 66 Mustang, 408 Clevor, Viper T56

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