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

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.

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

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

Rev

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

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