rear end

dgt_mustang · April 15th, 2008, 02:33 PM

how late can i go on f150,crown victoria, and mustang can i go to pull off a rear end?? and how can i tell how long it is in the junkyard?

GreenFaleen · April 15th, 2008, 02:41 PM

99-04 would be ideal you can make any year fit

dgt_mustang · April 15th, 2008, 02:42 PM

any year any model to? as long as its ford?

GreenFaleen · April 15th, 2008, 02:51 PM

yeah but some will take axel modification ect

MWWarlord · April 15th, 2008, 03:09 PM

OMFG...the 8.8 swap is such a HUGE PAIN IN THE ASS

!!!! I'm not saying it is hard to do. I'm saying it is hard as shit to find a used one in good condition. Then of course there is the issue of transporting the damn 250LB beast. I'm going through this right now.

BTW...does anyone have a 99-04 8.8 they don't need?

shadow5403 · April 15th, 2008, 03:11 PM

why does everyone want an 8.8, when they have less than 200RWHP?

itschristorres8 · April 15th, 2008, 03:21 PM

theres no way they weigh 250lbs thats almost as much as our motor, i've lifted the 7.5 easy with no problems the 8.8 cannot be 250

MWWarlord · April 15th, 2008, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by itschristorres8

theres no way they weigh 250lbs thats almost as much as our motor, i've lifted the 7.5 easy with no problems the 8.8 cannot be 250

on a pallet for shipping that is what has been consistently quoted to me as the weight. Of course I haven't lifted one myself...otherwise I would already have one.

MWWarlord · April 15th, 2008, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by shadow5403

why does everyone want an 8.8, when they have less than 200RWHP?

That's total BS. the 8.8 rear can handle over 300 RWHP.

Baker02125 · April 15th, 2008, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by MWWarlord

That's total BS. the 8.8 rear can handle over 300 RWHP.

thats not what he is saying... he is saying why get the 8.8 when u dont have the rwhp that a 7.5 cant handle?

MWWarlord · April 15th, 2008, 03:46 PM

oh ok...I see now. The reason is that next year I'm getting a 4.2L stroker from CRT. Then after that I'll be getting a TT setup running around 15-18psi. Those two things alone will put me WAY OVER the tolerance of the 7.5.

Does that answer your question shadow?

Baker02125 · April 15th, 2008, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by MWWarlord

oh ok...I see now. The reason is that next year I'm getting a 4.2L stroker from CRT. Then after that I'll be getting a TT setup running around 15-18psi. Those two things alone will put me WAY OVER the tolerance of the 7.5.

yeah that makes sense... its good to get the safety parts now to prepare for future mods but if you dont plan on going over 250 rwhp (give or take) then buying a 8.8 is a waste of money imo

MWWarlord · April 15th, 2008, 03:50 PM

Otherwise, he's right it would have been SOOOOOOOOO much cheaper any easier to just put gears and a t-lok on my 7.5. But that would not be looking to the future very well in my case.

shadow5403 · April 15th, 2008, 03:54 PM

yes, i was unaware of big power plans. Most ppl want an 8.8 to get both tires spinning.

Baker02125 · April 15th, 2008, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by shadow5403

yes, i was unaware of big power plans. Most ppl want an 8.8 to get both tires spinning.

t-lok + 3.73s will get both my wheels spinning fine and for MUCH less than an 8.8

shadow5403 · April 15th, 2008, 03:57 PM

exactly.

Toph6888 · April 15th, 2008, 03:58 PM

Most ppl want an 8.8 to get both tires spinning.

thats just cause of the tlok, so putting a tlock in a 7.5 does the same thing (spinning both tires that is)

98stangv6 · April 15th, 2008, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by Toph6888

thats just cause of the tlok, so putting a tlock in a 7.5 does the same thing (spinning both tires that is)

Yup, thats what it does

shadow5403 · April 15th, 2008, 03:59 PM

yes, i am aware of that. But alot of people look for 8.8s on this site when they do not need it. All they want is both tires to spin.

dgt_mustang · April 15th, 2008, 07:17 PM

were just looking for an 8.8 because the junkyard i got downhere sells all of the rear ends for 100% so why get a stock option when you can get an upgrade for the same price. but either way we didnt find one.

all we need is the spyder gears inside of it, so is there anything i could be looking for to just get the spyder gears? i dont care about the traction lock or anything like that, just looking for spyder gears and whatever has them that i could pull them out of. any ideas?

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April 15th, 2008, 02:51 PM	#4
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April 15th, 2008, 03:09 PM	#5
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	OMFG...the 8.8 swap is such a HUGE PAIN IN THE ASS!!!! I'm not saying it is hard to do. I'm saying it is hard as shit to find a used one in good condition. Then of course there is the issue of transporting the damn 250LB beast. I'm going through this right now. BTW...does anyone have a 99-04 8.8 they don't need? __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

April 15th, 2008, 03:11 PM	#6
shadow5403 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	why does everyone want an 8.8, when they have less than 200RWHP? __________________

April 15th, 2008, 03:21 PM	#7
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	theres no way they weigh 250lbs thats almost as much as our motor, i've lifted the 7.5 easy with no problems the 8.8 cannot be 250 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

April 15th, 2008, 03:46 PM	#11
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	oh ok...I see now. The reason is that next year I'm getting a 4.2L stroker from CRT. Then after that I'll be getting a TT setup running around 15-18psi. Those two things alone will put me WAY OVER the tolerance of the 7.5. Does that answer your question shadow? __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

April 15th, 2008, 03:50 PM	#13
MWWarlord Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,409 iTrader: 0 reviews	Otherwise, he's right it would have been SOOOOOOOOO much cheaper any easier to just put gears and a t-lok on my 7.5. But that would not be looking to the future very well in my case. __________________ MWWarlord 1995 Mustang convertible check out my garage for pics and a complete list of mods. http://www.tricktuners.com

April 15th, 2008, 03:54 PM	#14
shadow5403 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes, i was unaware of big power plans. Most ppl want an 8.8 to get both tires spinning. __________________

April 15th, 2008, 03:57 PM	#16
shadow5403 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	exactly. __________________

April 15th, 2008, 03:59 PM	#19
shadow5403 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,037 iTrader: 0 reviews	yes, i am aware of that. But alot of people look for 8.8s on this site when they do not need it. All they want is both tires to spin. __________________

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