[scxc15]

Ok well obviously you can put a 99-04 GT 8.8" rear end in an 03 V6.
A 94-98 will fit but is more narrow, which would look funny and probaly rub.
But I've heard of people using an 8.8" rear end from a Ranger and/or Explorer...Would this fit? And what years would it have to be?

[itschristorres8]

yes with fabriaction its about 1 1/2 shorter as well so you kno

[scxc15]

So it kinda wont fit lol

[tjames]

i would stick with a 99-04 gt 8.8 so you know its a sure and easy swap

[8t6gt]

Why would you want to. I would say anything can fit with fabrication. But unless your running high HP why not just build your stocker with a limited slip and beef it up a little

[SSStang]

Originally Posted by 8t6gt Why would you want to. I would say anything can fit with fabrication. But unless your running high HP why not just build your stocker with a limited slip and beef it up a little

Then you never have to worry about it.

[3.8Coastie]

if you true trac the 7.5 then you wont have to worry about it either... unless you plan on going to the track every weekend and pounding it into the ground with a lot of hp

[SSStang]

Originally Posted by 3.8Coastie if you true trac the 7.5 then you wont have to worry about it either... unless you plan on going to the track every weekend and pounding it into the ground with a lot of hp

Ask chris, once you get a power adder...

8.8 gets closer and closer to being need...

[3.8Coastie]

i talked to 97tuned about it.. he has the 7.5 with true trac and he is boosting... his is holding fine

[tjames]

Originally Posted by 3.8Coastie i talked to 97tuned about it.. he has the 7.5 with true trac and he is boosting... his is holding fine

for now haha

[3.8Coastie]

the true trac is a pretty beefy locker.. it should hold fine unless he sees lots of track time. there is a turbo v6 still runnin on the 7.5... ask torres about him also

[8t6gt]

Alright

CHRIS CHRIS!!! do you need an 8.8 with a power adder

Done

[3.8Coastie]

haha

[SSStang]

Originally Posted by 3.8Coastie i talked to 97tuned about it.. he has the 7.5 with true trac and he is boosting... his is holding fine

Then again nobody knows how much power 97tunedis making...

[shadow5403]

Its better to be safe than sorry. You dont want to blow your axle when yur speedin around do ya?

[scxc15]

Well my plan is to put a 4.3 stroker and the m112 blower. That of course will take a couple of years but I would rather just get an 8.8 now then beef up my 7.5 and have to buy one later....Spend a little more now and save later. I junkyard said they would give me an 03 8.8 for $500 and my 7.5" but then I would still have to install gears on that so im kinda just sitting back and being patient so I can find what I want.

[shadow5403]

you can buy a brand new 8.8 with whatever gears you want directly from ford racing and have it delivered to any ford dealer for 800

[shadow5403]

ok...well you used to.....i couldnt find the 99-04 axle in FRPP catalog....gay