Cougar rear end

QuantumMotorsports · 03-08-2001, 08:57 AM

Alright, anybody out there who knows about cougar rear ends I need help. I hit a curb last night (for the full story go to street racers corner) and bent an axle shaft. I need to know what cars I can get an axle out of to replace it. It's an 8.8 inch rear with traction lock or whatever ford calls it, in an 88 cougar XR7. If you guys know what to look for I would appreciate some help. I think that the cougar and t-bird rears are unique though, which sucks. But I thought maybe a crown victoria would have a similar one or something. Thanks guys.

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Michael Black
Quantum Motorsports
Norman, Oklahoma

1988 Merc Cougar 5.0 HO, P heads, 2.25" custom mandrel bent dual pipes, T5 five speed tranny
New E/T!!!
14.626 @ 94.94mph

Carbo96 · 03-08-2001, 10:11 AM

I think you're right about the axles being unique to the Cougar and Thunderbird Turbocoupes as far as I know. The 93 Cobras used the same axle but would probably be hard to find. I think the lincolns and crown vics are five lug but not I'm sure. The SN95 mustangs used similar length axles but in five lug pattern. Might try ebay or junkyards. I've seen some TC rear disc parts for sale on ebay lately.

03-08-2001, 08:57 AM	#1
QuantumMotorsports Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 597	Cougar rear end Alright, anybody out there who knows about cougar rear ends I need help. I hit a curb last night (for the full story go to street racers corner) and bent an axle shaft. I need to know what cars I can get an axle out of to replace it. It's an 8.8 inch rear with traction lock or whatever ford calls it, in an 88 cougar XR7. If you guys know what to look for I would appreciate some help. I think that the cougar and t-bird rears are unique though, which sucks. But I thought maybe a crown victoria would have a similar one or something. Thanks guys. ------------------ Michael Black Quantum Motorsports Norman, Oklahoma 1988 Merc Cougar 5.0 HO, P heads, 2.25" custom mandrel bent dual pipes, T5 five speed tranny New E/T!!! 14.626 @ 94.94mph

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03-08-2001, 10:11 AM	#2
Carbo96 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: St. Paul, VA Posts: 10	I think you're right about the axles being unique to the Cougar and Thunderbird Turbocoupes as far as I know. The 93 Cobras used the same axle but would probably be hard to find. I think the lincolns and crown vics are five lug but not I'm sure. The SN95 mustangs used similar length axles but in five lug pattern. Might try ebay or junkyards. I've seen some TC rear disc parts for sale on ebay lately.