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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 09:13 PM
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Will a 8.8 from a mustang work. I know adding spring perch's and shock mounts will need to be done. But is the axle width going to be right? I'm asking cause I can get one free and has disk breaks.
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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i'm sure your other thread will have the answers for you...
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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the 8.8 out of a mustang is a little narrower then the one out of an explorer
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 11:19 PM
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too narrow, plus its not worth it because its drum brakes and 28 spline axles
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too narrow, plus its not worth it because its drum brakes and 28 spline axles
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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Sell it and use the money for a explorer 8.8.
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