what rear end

fordkid68 · 06-01-2002, 06:42 PM

hello me again.

I need to know what rear end I got on my 66 I6 mustang. I don't think it's A 8inch. but what were the smaller ones.

o and I have A problem with my shifting linkige. I think I have another year trans but I am not sure. so is there A way to tell.

thanks
ford kid

mustangII460 · 06-02-2002, 12:38 AM

If a scoket fits on (all) the reareand nuts, its a 8 inch rear. You cant do that with a 9 inch. Its one or the other.

fordkid68 · 06-02-2002, 02:05 AM

o so you mean that it's eather A 8 inch or 9 inch.

well I am sure it's not A 9inch. so should be an 8 inch. but I will check tomorrow.

thanks for telling me how to check it.

thanks
ford kid

Rev · 06-02-2002, 08:40 PM

'66 6 bangers did have 7 1/2 " rear axles. They sucked badly and should be avoided at all costs.

Rev

fordkid68 · 06-03-2002, 12:36 AM

hey rev-

so how much do you guys think A good 8 inch rear axle would set me back.

and if I bought an 8 inch now and hooked it up to my I6 would I have to replace it again if I ever decided to drop A V8 in somday.

thanks
ford kid

Rev · 06-05-2002, 07:25 PM

I would guess maybe $300 for a used one in good shape (open axle , 2.80 or 3.00/1). You would want to upgrade it to a Traction-Lock 3.25 or 3.50 when you get the V-8 installed.

You could get that from Currie in Ca. in any ratio you want,. That's what I did to upgrade my 8". They are good, but fairly expensive. My center section was $650 to my door in Houston, but that was several years ago, and of course I already had the axle housiung, axles, etc.

Rev

06-01-2002, 06:42 PM	#1
fordkid68 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: fremont Posts: 306	what rear end hello me again. I need to know what rear end I got on my 66 I6 mustang. I don't think it's A 8inch. but what were the smaller ones. o and I have A problem with my shifting linkige. I think I have another year trans but I am not sure. so is there A way to tell. thanks ford kid

06-02-2002, 08:40 PM	#4
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	'66 6 bangers did have 7 1/2 " rear axles. They sucked badly and should be avoided at all costs. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

06-05-2002, 07:25 PM	#6
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	I would guess maybe $300 for a used one in good shape (open axle , 2.80 or 3.00/1). You would want to upgrade it to a Traction-Lock 3.25 or 3.50 when you get the V-8 installed. You could get that from Currie in Ca. in any ratio you want,. That's what I did to upgrade my 8". They are good, but fairly expensive. My center section was $650 to my door in Houston, but that was several years ago, and of course I already had the axle housiung, axles, etc. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

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06-02-2002, 12:38 AM	#2
mustangII460 Factoy Five Roadster Join Date: May 2000 Location: Sevier Co,Tennessee Posts: 1,681	If a scoket fits on (all) the reareand nuts, its a 8 inch rear. You cant do that with a 9 inch. Its one or the other.

06-02-2002, 02:05 AM	#3
fordkid68 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: fremont Posts: 306	o so you mean that it's eather A 8 inch or 9 inch. well I am sure it's not A 9inch. so should be an 8 inch. but I will check tomorrow. thanks for telling me how to check it. thanks ford kid

06-03-2002, 12:36 AM	#5
fordkid68 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: fremont Posts: 306	hey rev- so how much do you guys think A good 8 inch rear axle would set me back. and if I bought an 8 inch now and hooked it up to my I6 would I have to replace it again if I ever decided to drop A V8 in somday. thanks ford kid