[703VERT]

a weird clunking flapping noise started on thursday and ive figured out that its probably the rear end.i have a 2002 v6 and need to replace the rear end or swap for gt since they both bolt up right? anybody selling one or suggestions of where to look or any help would be great thanks in advance

[4U2C]

my rear makes a small clunk sometimes when I put it in gear such as drive. If I hold the brake down fully pressed , I usually dont get the sound,

[01V8MUSTANG]

Where are you located? I have a 7.5" rear out of my 01 that I would sell. I won't ship it tho, so oyu need to pick it up.

[mcqueen]

Originally Posted by 703VERT a weird clunking flapping noise started on thursday and ive figured out that its probably the rear end.i have a 2002 v6 and need to replace the rear end or swap for gt since they both bolt up right? anybody selling one or suggestions of where to look or any help would be great thanks in advance

Don't go throwing money at the problem until you know what the problem is. Put the rear of your car up on jack stands and spin the wheels then try to pinpoint exactly where the noise is coming from.

[703VERT]

it clunks when coasting.i did jack the car up and when the wheels were spinning the clunking was coming from the rear axle/diff.and im located in northern va near DC

[mcqueen]

For what it would cost to fix, I would look into getting a used 8.8 rear. Try to stick with a 99-04, earlier years weren't quite as wide. I know the 94-98s are roughly an inch narrower than the 99-04s, so your wheels would both sit 1/2" more into the wheel wells..

[703VERT]

yea thats what i was thinking im not looking to fix but replace with either 7.5 or 8.8 and save on labor as well since i could do that myself with some help?

[mcqueen]

I would go with the 8.8. They'll both probably end up costing nearly the same and the 8.8 is stronger plus it will have a tlok and it usually isn't too hard to find one with upgraded gears. This is something you could do yourself with some help. It should bolt right up and be a pretty straight forward swap.

[703VERT]

exactly what i wanted to hear thanks. i cant post in classifieds yet so if anyone is selling one or knows another place to find one let me know

[mcqueen]

Check your local Craigslist and junk yards. Easiest places to find one since shipping on such a large item would be very expensive.

[Loki]

Originally Posted by mcqueen For what it would cost to fix, I would look into getting a used 8.8 rear. Try to stick with a 99-04, earlier years weren't quite as wide. I know the 94-98s are roughly an inch narrower than the 99-04s, so your wheels would both sit 1/2" more into the wheel wells..

You know, I always hear this and wonder about putting a 99-04 into an sn-95.. Would it bolt up the same? Would be kind of kool to have the wider stance in the back. Lol

[mcqueen]

Originally Posted by Loki You know, I always hear this and wonder about putting a 99-04 into an sn-95.. Would it bolt up the same? Would be kind of kool to have the wider stance in the back. Lol

Yeah, it would bolt up the same. I do know that the 8.8 out of one body style requires the drilling of 2 holes to match up to another body style but I can't remember which. Not that drilling 2 holes is anywhere near difficult

[mustangmike!]

I have a 7.5 but it needs new spider gears put in it ... blew 6 teeth off it :p

[Skargon]

here's a rear end.

http://thepersonna.files.wordpress.c..._end.jpg?w=450

[2000stallion]

Damn, too bad you werent in ks, id sell you my old 7.5 for cheap. And you should have zero problem installing it yourself. Its very easy. And if you can, get an 8.8...Its nice to have a tlok and if your lucky gears!

[SON1C]

goodluck finding it on cl, for cheap at least, i rarely find good parts/deals on our CL ill let you know if i come across anything however