[Toph6888]

I am looking to buy an entire new rear housing thats an 8.8 inch case for my 2000 v6 that has the 7.5 inch stock. I just wnated to know if a 1988 ford thunderbird axle housing would fit my 2000 or not because i found a good deal on one i just dont know if its gonna fit it has the gears and the tlok already in it so i figured it would be easier to replace that then try to get the gears and tlok done on the 7.5

 

[jim.munoz]

it should work. You might need wheel spacers since the tbird rearend might be shorter.

 

[Onemanzu]

it won't be as wide as you want it to be... yes it will fit but it will be about 2 inches to short ... an inch on both sides...

 

[obdnanr]

would different axles fix that instead of spacers? and maybe some added strength

 

[Onemanzu]

you can switch over your new edge axles if you wanted to unless you have a 31 spline unit... but then you will have an inch of bare axle hanging out in which case you would have to fab something up to cover that bare inch

 

[Toph6888]

how much would it cost to get the spacers and also does anyone have a link to where i can purchase them?

 

[Onemanzu]

i have no idea... i have never heard of such a thing i would suggest that you get a rear end out of 99-04 GT mustang

 

[obdnanr]

well that is what i plan on buying

Speed Concepts - M-4006-AXLEKIT - 1999-2004 Mustang GT/Bullitt/Mach1 and all 1999-2004 Cobra 8.8 rear end axle complete kit 31 Spline & gears

but i plan on atleast 400 RWHP (BUILT MOTOR FROM CHRIS!!) possibly more depends on how much boost i want to put on my DD.

 

[Onemanzu]

you can get a brand new one from summit racing goes for like $850 shipped to your door... thats only if your having trouble finding one to work for you

 

[Blainestang]

87-98 8.8's are all the same. You'll just need 94-98 axles to throw into the T-bird rear, and then your rear will be narrower by .75" on each side.

 

[plove71387]

you can get a brand new one from summit racing goes for like $850 shipped to your door... thats only if your having trouble finding one to work for you

Would you happen to have a link, I can not seem to find it on summits site ?

-Preston