Help me identify my rear end

cdunc24 · February 20th, 2008, 04:23 PM

OK, I know what is supposed to be in my year car. It was originally a '97 V-6. Should have a 7.5" rear. The previous owner swapped out motor, which also brought a new tranny, driveshaft and exhaust. My point is they could have changed the rear end as well.
I know there should be a tag under one bolt on the cover, there isnt which also leads me to believe maybe it was changed.
I have looked at the bolt patterns and can't really tell which mine looks most like with my novice eye. Does anyone know if the dimensions of the cover are different and what it should measure?
Any help is appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

CD

cdunc24 · February 21st, 2008, 05:46 PM

after further research today, i am almost positive this is 8.8. looks like the 7.5 does have a noticably flat top and bottom. also i read something that said Ford 7.5 reaer ends had drum brakes. is that on all of them? i think i have answered my question, but i know there are alot of actual mechanics out there who can confirm for me.

Thanks

1slo5.0 · February 21st, 2008, 07:50 PM

It is an 8.8

cdunc24 · February 22nd, 2008, 06:06 PM

ok great, thanks darrell, alot of your posts have really helped me out and i really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

Thanks Much

badshoe · February 23rd, 2008, 10:19 PM

If the rear as not been changed, it will be a 7.5". Check the rear end tag which will tell you. You can go to my web site and click the rear info page where I have some photos and measurements of Ford rear ends.

HMUSN · February 23rd, 2008, 10:29 PM

that's am 8.8 in the pic.

1slo5.0 · February 23rd, 2008, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

that's am 8.8 in the pic.

Yes it most certainly is. I visited the link. Looks like someone is trying to sell something???

cdunc24 · February 23rd, 2008, 11:27 PM

thanx all...
gears are next in the mod lineup

badshoe · February 24th, 2008, 02:17 PM

Yes, it's an 8.8", I didn't see there were photos of the rear in question. If it's got 5 lugs and disc brakes, then it likely was swapped from a 94-98 V8 stang.

February 20th, 2008, 04:23 PM	#1
cdunc24 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: H.H., TX Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 reviews	Help me identify my rear end OK, I know what is supposed to be in my year car. It was originally a '97 V-6. Should have a 7.5" rear. The previous owner swapped out motor, which also brought a new tranny, driveshaft and exhaust. My point is they could have changed the rear end as well. I know there should be a tag under one bolt on the cover, there isnt which also leads me to believe maybe it was changed. I have looked at the bolt patterns and can't really tell which mine looks most like with my novice eye. Does anyone know if the dimensions of the cover are different and what it should measure? Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance, CD Attached Thumbnails __________________ "It's the fastest who gets paid... and it's the fastest who gets laid" - Reece Bobby

February 21st, 2008, 05:46 PM	#2
cdunc24 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: H.H., TX Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 reviews	after further research today, i am almost positive this is 8.8. looks like the 7.5 does have a noticably flat top and bottom. also i read something that said Ford 7.5 reaer ends had drum brakes. is that on all of them? i think i have answered my question, but i know there are alot of actual mechanics out there who can confirm for me. Thanks __________________ "It's the fastest who gets paid... and it's the fastest who gets laid" - Reece Bobby

February 21st, 2008, 07:50 PM	#3
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	It is an 8.8 __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

February 22nd, 2008, 06:06 PM	#4
cdunc24 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: H.H., TX Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok great, thanks darrell, alot of your posts have really helped me out and i really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thanks Much __________________ "It's the fastest who gets paid... and it's the fastest who gets laid" - Reece Bobby

February 23rd, 2008, 10:19 PM	#5
badshoe Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	If the rear as not been changed, it will be a 7.5". Check the rear end tag which will tell you. You can go to my web site and click the rear info page where I have some photos and measurements of Ford rear ends. __________________ BadShoe Productions, How-To-DVD's specializing in Ford drivetrains www.BadShoeProductions.com

February 23rd, 2008, 10:29 PM	#6
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	that's am 8.8 in the pic. __________________

February 23rd, 2008, 11:27 PM	#8
cdunc24 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: H.H., TX Posts: 63 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanx all... gears are next in the mod lineup __________________ "It's the fastest who gets paid... and it's the fastest who gets laid" - Reece Bobby

February 24th, 2008, 02:17 PM	#9
badshoe Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes, it's an 8.8", I didn't see there were photos of the rear in question. If it's got 5 lugs and disc brakes, then it likely was swapped from a 94-98 V8 stang. __________________ BadShoe Productions, How-To-DVD's specializing in Ford drivetrains www.BadShoeProductions.com

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