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Technical => Drivetrain Tech => Topic started by: 88CougarGT on November 21, 2009, 06:13:36 PM

Title: 8.8 Swap, Control arms?
Post by: 88CougarGT on November 21, 2009, 06:13:36 PM
Pulled an 8.8 from an 88 xr7 in the yard.  Do I need the upper/lower control arms or will the ones from the 7.5 fit?

PS.  That thing is heavy.

Thanks,
-Z
Title: 8.8 Swap, Control arms?
Post by: jandmmustangs on November 21, 2009, 06:42:14 PM
The lowers and uppers will work fine.  If you wanna get creative, Fox body mustang aftermarket lower control arms are a direct bolt in.  However, the stang uppers do NOT work on a cougar unless you get an adjustable length upper control arm.  Hope this helps.
Title: 8.8 Swap, Control arms?
Post by: V8Demon on November 21, 2009, 06:49:43 PM
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the stang uppers do NOT work on a cougar

CHE engineering makes adjustable uppers as well as some other goodies in the proper lengths for our cars.....

http://www.cheperformance.com/cartgenie/prodList.asp?scat=30

I have the non-adjustable upper and lowers.  GREAT product!
Title: 8.8 Swap, Control arms?
Post by: daminc on November 21, 2009, 07:56:00 PM
CHE on a 8.8
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/rear%20end/IMG_5030.jpg)

on a 7.5
(http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o434/SDaminski/85%20vert/underneath%20on%20lift/IMG_5254.jpg)

(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/85%20Vert/old%20pics%20of%20the%20vert%20from%20bear/SSPX0217.jpg)

I like them myself
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/daminc/rear%20end/IMG_4956.jpg)
Title: 8.8 Swap, Control arms?
Post by: dominator on November 21, 2009, 08:04:14 PM
Quote from: jandmmustangs;299673
The lowers and uppers will work fine.  If you wanna get creative, Fox body mustang aftermarket lower control arms are a direct bolt in.  However, the stang uppers do NOT work on a cougar unless you get an adjustable length upper control arm.  Hope this helps.


The stang lowers are a bolt in but will move the rear end 1" closer to the front of the wheel well opening as they are shorter.
Not really the best idea.
Title: 8.8 Swap, Control arms?
Post by: 88CougarGT on November 21, 2009, 09:46:29 PM
If my 7.5s work, then I'll use those.  I was just happy to get an 8.8 w/ quad shocks and a posi from a cougar so I can just bolt it in.

Thanks.
Title: 8.8 Swap, Control arms?
Post by: vinnietbird on November 21, 2009, 10:47:47 PM
I have CHE's on the way as we speak.WOO-HOO !!! I've wanted some for a looooong time.
Title: 8.8 Swap, Control arms?
Post by: 88CougarGT on November 22, 2009, 01:42:25 PM
Seems like you could build a jig using the stock stamped ones and weld up a pair pretty easy.

Do they make a noticeable difference in traction?
Title: 8.8 Swap, Control arms?
Post by: vinnietbird on November 22, 2009, 04:35:03 PM
Quote from: 88CougarGT;299776
Seems like you could build a jig using the stock stamped ones and weld up a pair pretty easy.

Do they make a noticeable difference in traction?


If one could do that,and charge $125.00 a set,they would sell great.
Title: 8.8 Swap, Control arms?
Post by: Dougy_Fresh on November 22, 2009, 05:06:04 PM
Quote from: 88CougarGT;299776
Seems like you could build a jig using the stock stamped ones and weld up a pair pretty easy.



planning on it, uppers and lowers. might make the uppers adjustable
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