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davids · 06-23-2005, 08:41 PM

The 8" is an often over looked rear for upgrades. The rear is a good candidate for modification/rebuild. If you are set on swapping the rear end I would suggest the 9" and it can be purchased as a "bolt in". The 8" or 9" are better rear ends as they lack the c-clip axles and have an additional bearing for the pinion gear. These two items make them safer and last longer (especialy for performance). By no means is the 8.8 a bad rear as many have been used under high horsepower but I dont believe they offer the strength of the 9".

06-23-2005, 08:41 PM	#3
davids Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7	Re: 8.8" in a 65 Stang The 8" is an often over looked rear for upgrades. The rear is a good candidate for modification/rebuild. If you are set on swapping the rear end I would suggest the 9" and it can be purchased as a "bolt in". The 8" or 9" are better rear ends as they lack the c-clip axles and have an additional bearing for the pinion gear. These two items make them safer and last longer (especialy for performance). By no means is the 8.8 a bad rear as many have been used under high horsepower but I dont believe they offer the strength of the 9".