7.5 TO 8.8 SWAP

[Lazerred6]

Anybody know what all goes into swaping a 8.8 rear in for a 7.5 on a 98 auto if you are getting the 8.8 from a 98 gt auto I know I need a speedo gear because the rear I found has 3.27s and I have 2.73s but I can get that from steeda.com. From what I understand it's just a simple take off and slap the new one on

[red281gt]

Yeah it's pretty straight forward. If I were you when you do it, it would be a good time to put a strong quality set of LCAs and UCAs otherwise you'll have to get some quad shock mounts(im not sure if the 98 gts mount is removeble) and quad shocks on also replacing the bushings on the UCA mounting position on the pumpkin.

[Lazerred6]

What UCA and LCA would you recommend I looked at the ones from MMS and they look pretty good for the price are there any that will do the job as good for less 

[red281gt]

You can take a look at stangsuspension.com's brand control arms they seem pretty decent for uppers and lowers.

[Lazerred6]

Wow uppers and lowers for under 250 that sounds awesome thanks man

[red281gt]

lol, no problem!

[Lazerred6]

Ok so the rear that I am looking at is from a 97 and it's listed as 94-97. Is there any difference between the 98 and the 97 rear axle? I have seen that when it comes to the UCAs some sites say that 98s need to get the adjustable ones because the non adjustable won't fit whats the deal with 98 what did ford do different

[red281gt]

When I had aftermarket UCAs for my rear I didn't have adjustables or 98 specific.

[lincoln/cobra]

you guys need to by some books and do some research use a rear end out of a 1996-98 ford explorer 4x4. these things have 31 spline axles a semi locker, and 3.73 or 4.10 gears. way better than buying a rear end and then all the up grades

[jthorn9]

Yes, you'll also need the speedo gear, www.latemodelrestoration.com will sell what you need.

[red281gt]

you guys need to by some books and do some research use a rear end out of a 1996-98 ford explorer 4x4. these things have 31 spline axles a semi locker, and 3.73 or 4.10 gears. way better than buying a rear end and then all the up grades

you can do that to! thanks for reminding us of that, I forgot about that option if your on a stiff budget.