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Technical => Drivetrain Tech => Topic started by: chrome302jr on July 17, 2006, 12:29:33 PM

Title: TC 8.8 rearend fox stang axles
Post by: chrome302jr on July 17, 2006, 12:29:33 PM
Finally swapped out my axles in my TC 8.8 rearend with 9in drum brakes with some fox stang axles. Everything worked great, while I was at it I installed new drums/shoes and the motorsport springs. I was running Weld draglites with 5.5BS but now run 4.5BS and as you can see it fits perfectly in the wheelwell.

The motorsport springs didnt lower the front as much as Id like though, might have to cut a coil to get it lower. But the rear is the height I want it.

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Title: TC 8.8 rearend fox stang axles
Post by: Pressure cooked chicken on July 17, 2006, 03:44:36 PM
did u use fox stang axles just for the less backspace? just wondering.
Title: TC 8.8 rearend fox stang axles
Post by: chrome302jr on July 17, 2006, 04:28:30 PM
I used the stang axles because the 7.5 tbird axles I was using were too long and not allowing the drum brakes to fit properly onto the shoes. Also the axles did not quite seal right even with axle saver bearings spaced outward. The stang axles were shorter by about 3/4inch to allow proper spacing. Evidently, a TC rear end is the same width as a stang rear end, however the axles on the TC are wider to allow for disc brakes.
Title: TC 8.8 rearend fox stang axles
Post by: Pressure cooked chicken on July 17, 2006, 07:11:35 PM
aaahhh, so this is not a TC to start with. guess if i paid attention to the pics i would have seen that, duuuuhhh!
Title: TC 8.8 rearend fox stang axles
Post by: 88_302_tcoupe on July 19, 2006, 09:12:14 AM
Quote from: Pressure cooked chicken
aaahhh, so this is not a TC to start with. guess if i paid attention to the pics i would have seen that, duuuuhhh!


lol...  I noticed the same thing... He just swapped out the front and the hood...  Personally, I woulda gone for the 8'8 rear-end out of a T-5 T-coupe with the disc brakes but a ford 9' should do fine.  The car has a nice stance as is tho so I wouldnt go messing around with your coils...  But thats just my personal opinion...  good luck tho
Title: TC 8.8 rearend fox stang axles
Post by: Ether947 on July 19, 2006, 04:20:28 PM
Quote from: 88_302_tcoupe
lol... I noticed the same thing... He just swapped out the front and the hood... Personally, I woulda gone for the 8'8 rear-end out of a T-5 T-coupe with the disc brakes but a ford 9' should do fine.

He is using an 8.8 out of a TC. First sentence. :)

He converted to drums out of preference I suppose.
Title: TC 8.8 rearend fox stang axles
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on July 20, 2006, 10:41:45 AM
Quote from: Ether947
He is using an 8.8 out of a TC. First sentence. :)

He converted to drums out of preference I suppose.


I believe most of the brake hardware was missing on the TC rear when Ronnie got it...
Title: TC 8.8 rearend fox stang axles
Post by: chrome302jr on July 20, 2006, 11:05:30 AM
Quote from: TurboCoupe50
I believe most of the brake hardware was missing on the TC rear when Ronnie got it...


Yeah, pretty much, and at the time the rear disc break conversion was low on the priority list. I really dont have a problem with drum brakes other than I would never run an open spoke wheel to show them lol.

I have to admit that a nice big set of slotted rotors behind some 18s looks  good.
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