8.8 rear question

cecon00 · February 28th, 2008, 11:27 AM

I have a 2000 v6 5 speed. I know a guy parting out a 94 gt with a locked 8.8 rear with 3.55s, will that be a direct bolt in or pain in the ass? If it fits should i use the brakes and everything off the gt or mine?

Thanks guys.

Sorry to start a new thread boys.

graystang01 · February 28th, 2008, 11:39 AM

its probly gonna be a pita... if u could find one out of a 99-04 gt im pretty sure u would be good to go

shadow5403 · February 28th, 2008, 11:44 AM

i think the pre 99 axles are a little shorter that the 99-04 axles. It should still bolt up fine. Im not positive though.

modded232 · February 28th, 2008, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by shadow5403

i think the pre 99 axles are a little shorter that the 99-04 axles. It should still bolt up fine. Im not positive though.

Ya, they are 0.75" shorter on each side I believe (but not 100% sure). I think it bolts up fine (again, not sure), but I wouldn't want a narrower axle on the new edge, its already hard enough to fill up those back wheel wells.

itschristorres8 · February 28th, 2008, 12:10 PM

you have to make SOME modifications to make it work
its not hard though

cecon00 · February 28th, 2008, 01:14 PM

What kind of modifications? The brakes? Would a set of inch and a half wheel spacers even it out nicely?

graystang01 · February 28th, 2008, 01:18 PM

dont use wheel spacers... ive heard they can shear the bolts... im gonna take mine off once i get a lower profile tire

work_in_progress · February 28th, 2008, 02:47 PM

you wanna give me those spacers since you dont want them and i dont give a rats ass about the bolts on my 7.5 rear

graystang01 · February 28th, 2008, 04:59 PM

once i get new tires u can have em

whitemustang02 · February 28th, 2008, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by stang_king_08

dont use wheel spacers... ive heard they can shear the bolts... im gonna take mine off once i get a lower profile tire

if you have low quality spacers then that could be a problom but a good set of spacers wont sear your bolts.

cecon00 · February 28th, 2008, 10:17 PM

Would i be better off just getting a locker for my 7.5? There only what? 200 bucks. I know the 8.8 is stronger but it would be cheaper and easier to lock my 7.5. I dont really beat on my shyt, and its not like its supercharged... any opinions?

itschristorres8 · February 28th, 2008, 10:18 PM

just get a posi for it

February 28th, 2008, 11:27 AM	#1
cecon00 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	8.8 rear question I have a 2000 v6 5 speed. I know a guy parting out a 94 gt with a locked 8.8 rear with 3.55s, will that be a direct bolt in or pain in the ass? If it fits should i use the brakes and everything off the gt or mine? Thanks guys. Sorry to start a new thread boys.

February 28th, 2008, 11:44 AM	#3
shadow5403 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	i think the pre 99 axles are a little shorter that the 99-04 axles. It should still bolt up fine. Im not positive though. __________________

February 28th, 2008, 12:10 PM	#5
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,806 iTrader: 2 reviews	you have to make SOME modifications to make it work its not hard though __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

February 28th, 2008, 02:47 PM	#8
work_in_progress Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 46 iTrader: 0 reviews	you wanna give me those spacers since you dont want them and i dont give a rats ass about the bolts on my 7.5 rear __________________ 1995 V6 true dual umm......DIABEETUS!!

February 28th, 2008, 10:18 PM	#12
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,806 iTrader: 2 reviews	just get a posi for it __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

February 28th, 2008, 01:14 PM	#6
cecon00 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	What kind of modifications? The brakes? Would a set of inch and a half wheel spacers even it out nicely?

February 28th, 2008, 10:17 PM	#11
cecon00 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Would i be better off just getting a locker for my 7.5? There only what? 200 bucks. I know the 8.8 is stronger but it would be cheaper and easier to lock my 7.5. I dont really beat on my shyt, and its not like its supercharged... any opinions?

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