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what axles will fit

Hi, was wondering what axles will interchange on thunderbirds from other fords. Are the the 83-86 same length as a stang also what about lengths on the 87-88. thanks

what axles will fit

Reply #1 –
It'd sure be nice if someone would make up some kind of database with measurements and interchange data!

what axles will fit

Reply #2 –
Wouldn't it though?

Short answer: 83 to 85 are same length as Mustang. 86 to 88 are longer and are unique to T-Bird and Cougar.
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what axles will fit

Reply #3 –
.....be even nicer if it were a stickie.....
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what axles will fit

Reply #4 –
its 85 1/2 to 88. also marks were the same as mustang length before 851/2 as well.
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Reply #5 –
Quote from: V8Demon;258858
.....be even nicer if it were a stickie.....


This should be stickied.
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what axles will fit

Reply #6 –
Why bother with a Sticky??? Seems as if they are seldom read...

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Reply #7 –
It would be nice if the OP was SPECIFIC about what he was asking.

AXLES and AXLE HOUSINGS are two different things...

ALL of the 80-88 Tbird axle housings are the same width as the 79-98 Mustang ones, save for the 86-88 TBird 7.5's which are wider.  All of this is covered in 2-3 threads and one even has a handy chart that shows all the dimensions...

Maybe if we put flashing lights and promises of candy on the stickies they might get read...
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon

what axles will fit

Reply #8 –
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Maybe if we put flashing lights and promises of candy on the stickies they might get read...


Like this?

-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

what axles will fit

Reply #9 –
Where's the candy?
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon

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Reply #10 –
Its all candy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Just enjoyin the ride!!!!

what axles will fit

Reply #11 –
i htough mark axles fit???  But isnt it easier to go mustang rear for five lug? With our axles needing custom shafts??
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Just enjoyin the ride!!!!

what axles will fit

Reply #12 –
I am closing this... there are already enough threads on it that are stickied...
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon