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Technical => Drivetrain Tech => Topic started by: fastbird86 on April 18, 2005, 08:43:58 AM

Title: Rear axle swap
Post by: fastbird86 on April 18, 2005, 08:43:58 AM
I know about a the Turbo Coupe axle swap, but can that apply to a SN-95 Mustang. I am looking at maybe converting my '86 TB to 4-wheel SN-95 cobra disc brakes and think I would need to swap the rear end to get the rear discs.
Title: Re: Rear axle swap
Post by: shame302 on April 18, 2005, 09:38:17 AM
if its the whole rear diff it should work fine...the disk brakes should work also on a tc rear just like any of the other sn95 disk brakes. i pretty sure the brackets bolt right on the the housing.
Title: Re: Rear axle swap
Post by: Chuck W on April 18, 2005, 09:44:31 AM
The axles from a 94-98 Mustang are the same length as the Tbirds.  You can just swap in axles/brakes and leave the existing housing.  If you have an 8.8 already (or have a 7.5 and don't "plan" on swapping) you don't need the whole rear end (housing and all)
Title: Re: Rear axle swap
Post by: shame302 on April 18, 2005, 01:06:06 PM
yeah...depends on if you want 5 lug or not i guess.