8.8 rear end

SON1C · February 26th, 2011, 11:04 PM

Couldn't I use this with my car? what else would I need? I'd order 3.73 gears, do i need a tlok?

http://www.americanmuscle.com/moser-...axle-9904.html

mp4 player · February 26th, 2011, 11:34 PM

Uhh.. The entire 8.8 rear end pretty much? Axles are only a small part of a rear end. You'd also need a different diff to use 31 spline axles in a 7.5 and I believe the same is true for a 8.8.

SON1C · February 26th, 2011, 11:40 PM

yeah thats what I thought, im just gonna throw 3.73 and tlok on my stock 7.5? or would it make more sense to keep searchiing for an 8.8 rear end, I've been searching craigslist for months, hard to find anywhere close to me.

mp4 player · February 27th, 2011, 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by Elias101a

yeah thats what I thought, im just gonna throw 3.73 and tlok on my stock 7.5? or would it make more sense to keep searchiing for an 8.8 rear end, I've been searching craigslist for months, hard to find anywhere close to me.

Unless you really plan on making like 300hp+ and using really sticky tires there's no need to go to 8.8.

mustangmike! · February 27th, 2011, 03:18 AM

Yes an 8.8 works ... I have 1 with 3.73s as well ...

Ill need it soon

and btw ... your 7.5 can handle 300+hp
really what matters is the torque you put on it ... it can handle 1000hp if you drive it right ... but who does that ??? really ?? lol

8.8 = more wieght. << some say bad, but hey, more weight equals more traction

but a 7.5+tlok+bearing kit+gears+tuner = happy in your case.

so you can go ahead and search any of that you dont know. 7.5-8.8 million threads out on it already :p

CeCe's Daddy · February 27th, 2011, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by Elias101a

...or would it make more sense to keep searchiing for an 8.8 rear end, I've been searching craigslist for months, hard to find anywhere close to me.

Craigslist is a better place to search for a used 8.8 than ebay but I'd recommend checking out your local Pick'n'Pull or auto salvage yard. There are lots of totalled GTs out there (from folks who didn't know how to drive em) & 8.8 rears are a dime-a-dozen. They're a gold mine when it comes to pulling servicable parts + they're relatively inexpensive!

SON1C · February 27th, 2011, 09:09 AM

If I go pick one out of of a salvage yard, how can I tell the condition and what is everything that I need to take from it?

CeCe's Daddy · February 27th, 2011, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by Elias101a

If I go pick one out of of a salvage yard, how can I tell the condition and what is everything that I need to take from it?

Make sure you check for rust & any visible physical damage. I would take everything between the rotors (to include the set of axle dampers if they're present).

Scholl · February 27th, 2011, 04:44 PM

Look at the lugs too and too! see if the ABS sensors are intact if the rear end has ABS. Sometimes you get lucky (like i did) and get a rear nice 8.8 for cheap.

mustangmike! · February 27th, 2011, 06:13 PM

I paid 125$ to get an 8.8 and have gears installed and put into my car.
Then I paid whatever a 3.73+bearings rebuild+ Tlok rebuild kit cost on my own.

Then how ever much AMSoil for my diff costs

mustangmike! · February 27th, 2011, 06:13 PM

And thay arent a dime a dozen on my CL usually 250-350 as is ...

Scholl · February 27th, 2011, 06:52 PM

mustangmike! is right they can get pricy depending where youn live. I got mine for $400 up here in NY which is a good price for one with 50k on it. Installation prices from shops vary as well.. Ive been doing all the work myself and its alot easier than it sounds. Taking your time is key

February 26th, 2011, 11:04 PM	#1
SON1C Run ur car, not ur mouth. 2003 Sonic Blue 4.6L Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,055 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	8.8 rear end Couldn't I use this with my car? what else would I need? I'd order 3.73 gears, do i need a tlok? http://www.americanmuscle.com/moser-...axle-9904.html __________________ 238rwhp/263rwtq Drew's Build Thread

February 26th, 2011, 11:34 PM	#2
mp4 player Hardcore Enthusiast '00 V6 Procharged Mustang Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 1,345 iTrader: 1 reviews	Uhh.. The entire 8.8 rear end pretty much? Axles are only a small part of a rear end. You'd also need a different diff to use 31 spline axles in a 7.5 and I believe the same is true for a 8.8. __________________ 2000 Prochaged V6. T-lok, Mach 1 takeoff exhaust with H-pipe, 20% tint, OEM fogs and all HIDs. SAE Corrected: 289HP/298TQ at 5100RPM(Pegged MAF).

February 26th, 2011, 11:40 PM	#3
SON1C Run ur car, not ur mouth. 2003 Sonic Blue 4.6L Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,055 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	yeah thats what I thought, im just gonna throw 3.73 and tlok on my stock 7.5? or would it make more sense to keep searchiing for an 8.8 rear end, I've been searching craigslist for months, hard to find anywhere close to me. __________________ 238rwhp/263rwtq Drew's Build Thread

February 27th, 2011, 03:18 AM	#5
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,015 iTrader: 1 reviews	Yes an 8.8 works ... I have 1 with 3.73s as well ... Ill need it soon and btw ... your 7.5 can handle 300+hp really what matters is the torque you put on it ... it can handle 1000hp if you drive it right ... but who does that ??? really ?? lol 8.8 = more wieght. << some say bad, but hey, more weight equals more traction but a 7.5+tlok+bearing kit+gears+tuner = happy in your case. so you can go ahead and search any of that you dont know. 7.5-8.8 million threads out on it already :p __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

February 27th, 2011, 09:09 AM	#7
SON1C Run ur car, not ur mouth. 2003 Sonic Blue 4.6L Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,055 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	If I go pick one out of of a salvage yard, how can I tell the condition and what is everything that I need to take from it? __________________ 238rwhp/263rwtq Drew's Build Thread

February 27th, 2011, 04:44 PM	#9
Scholl Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mattituck,NY Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 reviews	Look at the lugs too and too! see if the ABS sensors are intact if the rear end has ABS. Sometimes you get lucky (like i did) and get a rear nice 8.8 for cheap. __________________ 2000 Mustang Convertible: BBK CAI True dual: H-Pipe and Flowmaster 40's SCT SF3/X3 Tuner 8.8 Rear End 4.10s FRPP

February 27th, 2011, 06:13 PM	#10
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,015 iTrader: 1 reviews	I paid 125$ to get an 8.8 and have gears installed and put into my car. Then I paid whatever a 3.73+bearings rebuild+ Tlok rebuild kit cost on my own. Then how ever much AMSoil for my diff costs __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

February 27th, 2011, 06:52 PM	#12
Scholl Regular 2000 Mustang V6 Vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mattituck,NY Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 reviews	mustangmike! is right they can get pricy depending where youn live. I got mine for $400 up here in NY which is a good price for one with 50k on it. Installation prices from shops vary as well.. Ive been doing all the work myself and its alot easier than it sounds. Taking your time is key __________________ 2000 Mustang Convertible: BBK CAI True dual: H-Pipe and Flowmaster 40's SCT SF3/X3 Tuner 8.8 Rear End 4.10s FRPP

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