can anyone help me out please i was really thinking about trying it tommorrow?? Should i switch to a 8.8 or stay with the 7.5??

 

8.8 is stronger and if it is in good shape an easy swap. You still run the risk of the clutches in the diff being worn out and need replacing. As for the 3.08 vs the 3.27's its a toss up. Not sure if you would notice much change.

 

Thanks man so its a easy conversion? is there anything ive got to change out if i switch to the 8.8?? Also other than feeling for metal shavings in the differential is there anything else i should look for when buying a used rear end??

 

Many people swap gears out so be sure to pop the cover off and look to see what gears are in it. If they are diff than stock you will need a Speedo Calibrater or a tuner to correct it.

 

ok where would i look to see what the gears are?? what would be the best gear ratio for a v6 in your opinion for someone whos not doing any drag racing but mostly long trips? id like to keep my good gas mileage

 

No one has mentioned that the 94-98 rear is narrower by almost an inch. It's a direct bolt in but your rear tires are going to sit slightly inward of their current position unless you run a wheel spacer. That being said I'd still swap to the 8.8 if there are ANY future plans of a powertrain upgrade. If it's going to retain the V6 just rebuild the 7.5.

 

this, i had to run spacers

pulled my rear from a 2002 gt myself and some one switched it and i didnt notice until it was half in the car

 

will that inch make that much of a difference? do the 95 GTs have the ABS brake system on them?

 

I don't know if the 95 had ABS or not. Yes, the 1 inch will make a difference but a spacer will correct it.

 

also where do i get the spacer?? What would happen if i put one of the 94 -98 rear ends on my 1999? Thanks again guys

 

While you're swapping the 8.8, put some 3.73's in it.

Also i believe certain models did have abs, my '96 does not.

 

Well if i went and replaced the gears then i would have to have it rebuilt which would again set me back, all the rear ends im finding are for the 94-98 models, this s becoming a real headache and all the local junk yards want outrageous amounts for their mustang rear ends. I did however find a guy about 3 hours away with a 95 gt complete 8.8 rear end with 3.55 gears in perfect shape he said he will sell me for 200, would you guys advise going this route on my car?

 

How did the spacers work out? So someone had put a 98 rear end on the 02 you were pulling off?

 

Its not a big deal just put the spacers on..they slip on when you put your wheel on ..id just rebuild it though cause itll.be less hassle and no work for you and it seems like your lost so i wouldnt take it on and you can swap gears while in there and itll make the car quicker

 

Damn thats one nice car man, i found another guy closer with a 98 gt hes parting out, said hed probably sell me the rear end for 150 but ive gotta pull it out, would the 98 be better?

 

Thanks man!
and the rear from '94-'98 should be the exact same.

 

Yea no problem man you can realy tell when someone takes pride in their car. But here are the differences ive learned between them.
"79-93 Mustangs use a 57 inch wide rear axle. 94-98 Mustangs use a 58.5 inch wide rear axle. 99 and newer Mustangs use a 59 7/8 inch wide rear axle. Lincoln Mark7 LSC, SVO Mustang and Fox Body Saleens use a 59.5 inch wide rear axle"
and this as well which has me concerned
"99-04 lower control arms! THAT IS IMPORTANT! 96-98 control arms are the same on the side that bolts to the axle but the side that bolts to the car is smaller. You need a 14mm not a 12mm. If you put 96-98 Lower control arms in it, it will have to much play and be catostphic!
All upper control arms are interchange 79-04 so anyones will work"

 

"99-04 lower control arms! THAT IS IMPORTANT! 96-98 control arms are the same on the side that bolts to the axle but the side that bolts to the car is smaller. You need a 14mm not a 12mm. If you put 96-98 Lower control arms in it, it will have to much play and be catostphic!
All upper control arms are interchange 79-04 so anyones will work"

This is true. However, all you have to do is replace the chassis side bushing and bushing sleeve with a 99-04 bushing and bushing sleeve and you can then use the larger bolt. Easy fix.

 

Hahaha, yeah i really do take care of her. Thanks!

I'd personally look for one thats '94-'04. If you use a '94-'98 just run the spacer. The reason why i had to was because i used s197 rims. The fronts are fine, it was just the rears that needed that 1.5" spacer. :yes

 

Ahh ok well where did you get your spacer at? and how much was it if you dont mind me asking

 

Rear ends out of a 99-04 in my area go for $150. If I had been on this site when I had my 2001 v6 mustang and could ask some questions I think I would have just done that. I put new bearings, T-lok, 3:73 gears, seals, fluid and all in my 01 v6 stang and it cost $680

 

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Those are them, but i somehow got mine without lug nuts, my dad picked them up for a birthday gift for me a while back haha. Not sure were but you can't go wrong with AM. :yes

 

wheew that shure is alot for them spacers for that i might as well spend a lil more and just find the 99-04 gt rear. Im going to make some more calls tommorrow. Did find a guy who totaled his gt hes got a rear end wants 500 for it though and its got 410 gears in it and thats probably more than i need since i do alot of long distance driving and that would kill my gas mileage

 

Dude tell him its only worth 250 and bring him down as far as you can. 4.10's arnt horrible on gas until your going 75mph.

 

yea i doubt he will take that for it, there was one guy near by who had a 02 GT whos been giving me the runaround for a week and finally called me back and told me he got the car and has the rear end and its got 2.73 gears in it and the least he will take is 500 on it so im pretty much screwed here :/ I think im just going to have to get the 98 and put it on.

 

after talking to the guy today im thinking might just buy the whole car from him i might be able to get the whole car less his aftermarket rims and new tires for 700. What do you guys think?

 

The whole car for 700? for an '02 GT? Whats wrong with it?

 

Its a 98 GT and it was hit on the passengers side. Its still worth that though right? should i get it or not?

 

Im sure its been stated stock 8.8>modified 7.5

 

your wheels will sit 1/4 of an inch further inside your wheel well

 

Isnt noticable...Its only a half inch total shorter width of the whole car