Rear end assembly

1984 GT · 03-29-2002, 03:55 PM

Does any one know what year 8.8 rear end assemblies are a direct bolt in for my 1984 5.0?

Unit 5302 · 03-29-2002, 10:30 PM

1986-1993. The 1994-1998 can be bolted in, but they are slightly wider (about 1.5") I don't know about the 99GT+

The 1987-1988 Thunderbird TC is known for having the 8.8" rear end, but it's not a direct bolt in with disc brakes. It's also a little wider than the Fox chassis, and I'm not sure if the quad shocks mount in the same location.

1984 GT · 03-30-2002, 07:17 AM

Thanks, now if I can just find one close to home.

Dark Knight · 03-30-2002, 06:53 PM

the 94-98's will work if you use your axles... the 7.5 and 8.8's use the same axle.. 94-98 are longer

03-29-2002, 03:55 PM	#1
1984 GT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 59	Rear end assembly Does any one know what year 8.8 rear end assemblies are a direct bolt in for my 1984 5.0?

03-30-2002, 06:53 PM	#4
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	the 94-98's will work if you use your axles... the 7.5 and 8.8's use the same axle.. 94-98 are longer __________________ 84 convt,roller 302,AFR's, performer 3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties stock cam, 1.7's 13.58@102.84 and a '68 stang .. project 8 sec street car... 557 big block + N20 :-) http://members.cox.net/darkknight302/68nwrear.jpg

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03-29-2002, 10:30 PM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	1986-1993. The 1994-1998 can be bolted in, but they are slightly wider (about 1.5") I don't know about the 99GT+ The 1987-1988 Thunderbird TC is known for having the 8.8" rear end, but it's not a direct bolt in with disc brakes. It's also a little wider than the Fox chassis, and I'm not sure if the quad shocks mount in the same location.

03-30-2002, 07:17 AM	#3
1984 GT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 59	Thanks, now if I can just find one close to home.