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    2/05/2015 7:41 PM  #1

    dwalker2
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    From: Northern NJ
    Registered: 4/01/2013
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    8.8 in my '66

    Hi guys. Hope you all are doing well. I haven't been on in awhile. Have a question about a foxbody 8.8 rear. We are looking to put 3.55's in it. My friend says he can fabricate it to fit my '66 stang (351W & C4 trans). I know they are a bit wider (I believe roughly 2 inches) but if I get some Torq Thrust II's with the proper backspacing will this setup work? I know this is a notorious question but want to see if anyone has further input. I know that the perches have to be relocated and other mods have to be done as well but not sure what else I should know. It's a great deal and he knows his stuff so I'm looking to move forward on it. thanks guys.

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    2/05/2015 8:26 PM  #2

    True74yamaha
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    From: Salt Lake City
    Registered: 5/07/2013
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    Re: 8.8 in my '66

    8.8 is a good rear although the ideal 8.8 is in the explorers they have disc brakes and 31 spline axles to boot. Down side is you have to shorten one side then get an additional axle that's the same size as the short side.  Good thing is after you do all this the axle is then exact same size as a 65 rear end

     

     

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