[mattstang5]

This guys selling an 8.8 rear its from a 93 but his front end got totaled can i put that rear on my 01 v6? Hes selling it for 100 i think its a steal lol

[mcqueen]

Yes you can. Just be aware that it is roughly 1" shorter than your current rear end so you'll need to run wheel spacers.

[mattstang5]

thanks im currently running wheel spaces now becuz my tires r 275 and rubbed against my muffler pipes but thanks alot

[ReverendDexter]

Well, the other issues are that the rear from a '93 is going to have drum brakes on it and be 4-lug.

Basically, it's not $100 and you swap it in, you're gonna have to buy some additional parts and do some work.

Or you can just find the rear end from a '94 or newer and not have to do anything to it.

[mattstang5]

But i cnt swap my axels nd discs on to it? Well wen its professionally installed

[SlowSix]

1.75" shorter, 4 lug, drum brakes.
I had done my research on 8.8s about a week ago, better to just buy a 99-04.

[mattstang5]

So shuld i just go with a 7.5 tlok? Honest opinion guys thanks

[ReverendDexter]

Originally Posted by mattstang5 So shuld i just go with a 7.5 tlok? Honest opinion guys thanks

Depends how you want to use the car and why you want the limited slip in the first place.

If you're going to be drag-launching it, especially if you're going to do so on sticky tires, you're gonna want the extra strength of the 8.8 (even if only for peace-of-mind).

If this is a DD, or your aggressive driving actually involves turning the steering wheel, the 7.5 is plenty, and actually has some advantages (biggest being less rotating mass).

[mattstang5]

Ok thanks reverend

[mcqueen]

Good call Rev, I didn't even think about the brakes or lugs.