What rear ends will work on the 99-04 Mustang? Explorer?

Bobby00000 · December 28th, 2011, 01:44 AM

Hey guys im looking to replace the rearend on my 99 V6 mustang and i was wanting to upgrade to the 8.8 rearend, I know the 94-98 Gts are going to be about a inch shorter so ill Have to add a spacer but i saw a ford Explorer with a 3.73 will that work? will any other vehicle rearends work?? Thanks again guys?

00MustangGtPremium · December 28th, 2011, 01:47 AM

Do you mean the whole rear axle? Ive heard the explorers rears are off center but someone will prolly chime in with more knowledge than me

qwiksilvermustang · December 28th, 2011, 01:47 AM

yeah grab a 99 up gt preferably with gears already installed and your set

Bobby00000 · December 28th, 2011, 03:12 AM

Originally Posted by qwiksilvermustang

yeah grab a 99 up gt preferably with gears already installed and your set

Thats what im wanting to do but im having alot of trouble finding a good 99 and up Gt rear end for a decent price, i can however find a 98 and below gt rear but there are a couple of differences. how long does it usually take to swap out a rear end and what would be a good price to get someone to help me for??

Bobby00000 · December 28th, 2011, 03:28 AM

ohh and i found this out as well which kinda had me worried as well
"99-04 lower control arms! THAT IS IMPORTANT! 96-98 control arms are the same on the side that bolts to the axle but the side that bolts to the car is smaller. You need a 14mm not a 12mm. If you put 96-98 Lower control arms in it, it will have to much play and be catostphic!
All upper control arms are interchange 79-04 so anyones will work"

xtreme 2 · December 28th, 2011, 08:45 AM

just depends on the manufacturer. If they have a 96-98 and 99-04 option, get the ones for your car.

If they list 79-04, you are fine with them.

If in doubt, swap out the bushings for some from a 99-04. You can get them through Prothane.

And IIRC, the Explorer uses leaf springs, not shocks in the back...

Bobby00000 · December 28th, 2011, 05:56 PM

well i guess that solves that my only options are a 94 - 98 but ill have to add a spacer or another 99-04 rear

xtreme 2 · December 28th, 2011, 10:59 PM

you can find the spacers for cheap. It's really not that bad...

qwiksilvermustang · December 28th, 2011, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by xtreme 2

And IIRC, the Explorer uses leaf springs, not shocks in the back...

you mean leaf springs instead of control arms....lol

xtreme 2 · December 29th, 2011, 09:10 AM

yea that's it

December 28th, 2011, 01:44 AM	#1
Bobby00000 Regular 1999 Mustang 35th edition Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 reviews	What rear ends will work on the 99-04 Mustang? Explorer? Hey guys im looking to replace the rearend on my 99 V6 mustang and i was wanting to upgrade to the 8.8 rearend, I know the 94-98 Gts are going to be about a inch shorter so ill Have to add a spacer but i saw a ford Explorer with a 3.73 will that work? will any other vehicle rearends work?? Thanks again guys?

December 28th, 2011, 01:47 AM	#2
00MustangGtPremium Regular 2000 Mustang Gt no clue Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 349 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do you mean the whole rear axle? Ive heard the explorers rears are off center but someone will prolly chime in with more knowledge than me __________________ Just because your cars loud doesnt mean its fast

December 28th, 2011, 01:47 AM	#3
qwiksilvermustang Enthusiast 1999 Mustang Pony Not even currently moving Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ft. Bragg Posts: 631 iTrader: 2 reviews	yeah grab a 99 up gt preferably with gears already installed and your set __________________ lt's,o/r h, flow 40's, egr delete,windstar w/65mm tb,UDP, sniper tuned Need to install: 4.2 crank,.030 silvo's,268hr112 cam,RR's,comp 915's

December 28th, 2011, 08:45 AM	#6
xtreme 2 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 v6 premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,340 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	just depends on the manufacturer. If they have a 96-98 and 99-04 option, get the ones for your car. If they list 79-04, you are fine with them. If in doubt, swap out the bushings for some from a 99-04. You can get them through Prothane. And IIRC, the Explorer uses leaf springs, not shocks in the back... __________________ Screw it, coming to play with the big boys... 5.4L Vortech COMING SOON!

December 28th, 2011, 10:59 PM	#8
xtreme 2 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 v6 premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,340 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	you can find the spacers for cheap. It's really not that bad... __________________ Screw it, coming to play with the big boys... 5.4L Vortech COMING SOON!

December 28th, 2011, 03:28 AM	#5
Bobby00000 Regular 1999 Mustang 35th edition Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 reviews	ohh and i found this out as well which kinda had me worried as well "99-04 lower control arms! THAT IS IMPORTANT! 96-98 control arms are the same on the side that bolts to the axle but the side that bolts to the car is smaller. You need a 14mm not a 12mm. If you put 96-98 Lower control arms in it, it will have to much play and be catostphic! All upper control arms are interchange 79-04 so anyones will work"

December 28th, 2011, 05:56 PM	#7
Bobby00000 Regular 1999 Mustang 35th edition Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 reviews	well i guess that solves that my only options are a 94 - 98 but ill have to add a spacer or another 99-04 rear

December 29th, 2011, 09:10 AM	#10
xtreme 2 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 v6 premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,340 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea that's it __________________ Screw it, coming to play with the big boys... 5.4L Vortech COMING SOON!

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