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Old 01-22-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Default Need help finding 8 inch rear end.

Since I plan to put some power in my 2.3 I figured if Ford Upgraded to the 8 inch with a V8 I should to because I am looking to run more power than the original V8. Problem is I don't know where to find one and it's unlikely any junkyard has one. I'd like to retain my 4 lug wheels and the leaf springs if I can. Can anyone help me out?
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A lot of the 2.3L Mustang IIs had 8" rears from the factory.

If yours doesn't though, your only bolt-in options are other Mustang IIs and Pintos, though the first-gen Mustang 8" from the mid-60s is close (wrong bolt pattern and slightly wider).
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Since I plan to put some power in my 2.3 I figured if Ford Upgraded to the 8 inch with a V8 I should to because I am looking to run more power than the original V8. Problem is I don't know where to find one and it's unlikely any junkyard has one. I'd like to retain my 4 lug wheels and the leaf springs if I can. Can anyone help me out?
I have pretty much a complete roller, minus right upper-lower Aframe. I do believe it has a 8 in it.. I used it for parts on my restoration project.
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I have a complete 8" rear end except for the brakes. will sale
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