Found my 8.8 I'm buying... question though.

justinsstang · March 18th, 2009, 12:35 AM

Like the title, I finally found a freaking 8.8 rear. Took me calling like 20 salvage yards (not an exaggeration) but I found one. $400.00, and I'm getting in next Wednesday.

My question... do I need the rotors off the back to make it fit right or just the rearend itself? I guess what I'm asking is... to bolt it up what all I need. I have a 1998, so the 95 8.8 is still going to bolt directly up correct? No cut and weld?

And is there anything else that would be useful off this car while I'm there to pick this up, out of curiosity?

Also... should I go ahead with 4.10's, or go 3.73's. I'm an auto... but I do ALOT of highway driving. What do you guys think... imo I always really thought 4.10's + was for the track, or townies... not highway. Am I correct? Should I just go with 3.73's?

00BlueMustang · March 18th, 2009, 12:50 AM

The GTs and v6s have the same size rotors...but like 6er said might as well upgrade

justinsstang · March 18th, 2009, 12:53 AM

How is it upgrading if its the same rotors =P
I'll just keep mine on, my back ones are fine.

00BlueMustang · March 18th, 2009, 01:07 AM

Guess I should have been more specific. I mean you should get like cross drilled slotted rotors

justinsstang · March 18th, 2009, 01:19 AM

bleh. only got the 400 for now... the day after i get the rear end though i get paid again. outta that check im gonna buy the 3.73's, have them installed... probably look into getting a diff speedo, and maybe throw a back tire on the left rear... cuz it's kinda low on tread, just put a new one on the back right lol.

00BlueMustang · March 18th, 2009, 01:21 AM

Ok thats cool, thought I would throw in my .02

Youngin · March 18th, 2009, 01:37 AM

go with 3.73's or 3.55's

ewells2420 · March 18th, 2009, 08:22 AM

It depends on what year the rear end is out of? If its from a year near yours it should be a direct replacement.

ewells2420 · March 18th, 2009, 01:18 PM

I believe so too. Also if its used and old, make sure you replace the wheel bearings + pretty much everything. Have the tlok rebuilt as well ..... cost you about $100 or so but its worth it to know its not going to break on you.

justinsstang · March 18th, 2009, 02:52 PM

Anyone know for sure if it's the same or different? what is "slight" differences... no cutting or welding correct...

ewells2420 · March 18th, 2009, 03:52 PM

i will be either too short or too long. and no welding or cutting.

justinsstang · March 19th, 2009, 12:37 AM

uhh itll still fit right?

Stang6899 · March 19th, 2009, 01:54 AM

I recommend getting this guys rear end. Its a great deal.
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March 18th, 2009, 12:35 AM	#1
justinsstang Enthusiast 1998 Mustang v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri Posts: 862 iTrader: 0 reviews	Found my 8.8 I'm buying... question though. Like the title, I finally found a freaking 8.8 rear. Took me calling like 20 salvage yards (not an exaggeration) but I found one. $400.00, and I'm getting in next Wednesday. My question... do I need the rotors off the back to make it fit right or just the rearend itself? I guess what I'm asking is... to bolt it up what all I need. I have a 1998, so the 95 8.8 is still going to bolt directly up correct? No cut and weld? And is there anything else that would be useful off this car while I'm there to pick this up, out of curiosity? Also... should I go ahead with 4.10's, or go 3.73's. I'm an auto... but I do ALOT of highway driving. What do you guys think... imo I always really thought 4.10's + was for the track, or townies... not highway. Am I correct? Should I just go with 3.73's? __________________ Red '98 Mustang. Custom Dual Exhaust w/ fabbed X pipe. CAI. 17in Black Rims w/ Aluminum Lip. Alpine Head Unit and Type-S speakers in doors and decklid. 600w Bridged BOSS amp to two 12" Audio Bahn Blue Flame Series Subs. Last edited by justinsstang; March 18th, 2009 at 12:39 AM.

March 18th, 2009, 12:50 AM	#2
00BlueMustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Posts: 1,685 iTrader: 0 reviews	The GTs and v6s have the same size rotors...but like 6er said might as well upgrade __________________ *Detailing Crew Member* North Carolina Modded Mustangs #5

March 18th, 2009, 12:53 AM	#3
justinsstang Enthusiast 1998 Mustang v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri Posts: 862 iTrader: 0 reviews	How is it upgrading if its the same rotors =P I'll just keep mine on, my back ones are fine. __________________ Red '98 Mustang. Custom Dual Exhaust w/ fabbed X pipe. CAI. 17in Black Rims w/ Aluminum Lip. Alpine Head Unit and Type-S speakers in doors and decklid. 600w Bridged BOSS amp to two 12" Audio Bahn Blue Flame Series Subs.

March 18th, 2009, 01:07 AM	#4
00BlueMustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Posts: 1,685 iTrader: 0 reviews	Guess I should have been more specific. I mean you should get like cross drilled slotted rotors __________________ *Detailing Crew Member* North Carolina Modded Mustangs #5

March 18th, 2009, 01:19 AM	#5
justinsstang Enthusiast 1998 Mustang v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri Posts: 862 iTrader: 0 reviews	bleh. only got the 400 for now... the day after i get the rear end though i get paid again. outta that check im gonna buy the 3.73's, have them installed... probably look into getting a diff speedo, and maybe throw a back tire on the left rear... cuz it's kinda low on tread, just put a new one on the back right lol. __________________ Red '98 Mustang. Custom Dual Exhaust w/ fabbed X pipe. CAI. 17in Black Rims w/ Aluminum Lip. Alpine Head Unit and Type-S speakers in doors and decklid. 600w Bridged BOSS amp to two 12" Audio Bahn Blue Flame Series Subs.

March 18th, 2009, 01:21 AM	#6
00BlueMustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Posts: 1,685 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok thats cool, thought I would throw in my .02 __________________ *Detailing Crew Member* North Carolina Modded Mustangs #5

March 18th, 2009, 01:37 AM	#7
Youngin Hip Hop Artist Byebye V6~ Welcome Home New Pony :P Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Californ-i-A Posts: 6,508 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	go with 3.73's or 3.55's __________________ ItaliStang Made.. Maybe Red But Makes One Hell Of A Sig http://www.myspace.com/moddedmustangz Modded Mustang's Song

March 18th, 2009, 08:22 AM	#8
ewells2420 Banned 2003 V6 Mustang 14.2 @ 96 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 636 iTrader: 0 reviews	It depends on what year the rear end is out of? If its from a year near yours it should be a direct replacement.

March 18th, 2009, 01:18 PM	#9
ewells2420 Banned 2003 V6 Mustang 14.2 @ 96 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 636 iTrader: 0 reviews	I believe so too. Also if its used and old, make sure you replace the wheel bearings + pretty much everything. Have the tlok rebuilt as well ..... cost you about $100 or so but its worth it to know its not going to break on you.

March 18th, 2009, 02:52 PM	#10
justinsstang Enthusiast 1998 Mustang v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri Posts: 862 iTrader: 0 reviews	Anyone know for sure if it's the same or different? what is "slight" differences... no cutting or welding correct... __________________ Red '98 Mustang. Custom Dual Exhaust w/ fabbed X pipe. CAI. 17in Black Rims w/ Aluminum Lip. Alpine Head Unit and Type-S speakers in doors and decklid. 600w Bridged BOSS amp to two 12" Audio Bahn Blue Flame Series Subs.

March 18th, 2009, 03:52 PM	#11
ewells2420 Banned 2003 V6 Mustang 14.2 @ 96 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 636 iTrader: 0 reviews	i will be either too short or too long. and no welding or cutting.

March 19th, 2009, 12:37 AM	#12
justinsstang Enthusiast 1998 Mustang v6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri Posts: 862 iTrader: 0 reviews	uhh itll still fit right? __________________ Red '98 Mustang. Custom Dual Exhaust w/ fabbed X pipe. CAI. 17in Black Rims w/ Aluminum Lip. Alpine Head Unit and Type-S speakers in doors and decklid. 600w Bridged BOSS amp to two 12" Audio Bahn Blue Flame Series Subs.

March 19th, 2009, 01:54 AM	#13
Stang6899 Hardcore Enthusiast Modded V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mukilteo WA Posts: 1,466 iTrader: 1 reviews	I recommend getting this guys rear end. Its a great deal. a ton of stuff!!!! - 3.8 Mustang Message Board __________________ 1999 e46 328i BMW - Daily Driver 2001 SVT Cobra - Project 1995 v6 vert - SOLD 1996 v6 vert - SOLD 1995 v6 vert #2 - SOLD 1995 GT - SOLD 1997 v6 coupe - Parting

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