Stimmel1647545512 Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 anyone on here ever installed a 80s tbird turbo coupe rear end into an 87-93 fox? i was thinking about doing it on mine just wondering what i would be getting myself into and what all i will need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 you need to reuse your slighty shorter mustang axles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 get a hold of stolen 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 ^^^^ Hit up me and Bear if you need a hand man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolen 5.0 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 i wouldn't put one in, too wide. been there done that. just get a 5 lug conversion kit or axles and brakes off a 94-98 mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted March 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 hmm i was thinkin that but i want to keep it 4 lug for now as i dont want to buy new rims/tires, is there any way to use old mustang axles on the tbird rear? thanks miller will do,i still need to come check out your ride soon thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 yes the hosuings are the same width ( I know this becuase I have one right here in front of me right next to an 8.8 from a mustang) take off the cover remove the cross pin push the axles in a little and remove the c-clips be carefull not to let the spider gears move around to much aft the c-clips are out pull out the axles and put in the axles from your mustang this is also a good time to check your axle bearings and seals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted March 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 right on cool, i was thinking about doing this because i can get a nice tc rear with 373s for dirt cheap i dont know if i want to tear my rear apart myself but i would be more than willing to pay you or someone else to come by and put my mustang axles in, will shorter axles still let me use a 245 tire? and do you have a list of parts i need? master cylinder and what not? i need to get the mustang and the GS going soon Thanks man keep in touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted March 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 also does anyone know of a place where i could just buy everything i need besides the rear end itself that i need to install this right in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolen 5.0 Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 you can purchase the calipers, rotors and pads for a 93 cobra from autozone, good luck finding the mounting plates though. in the long run, cheaper to do 5 lug and buy new rims. or just put the t-bird rear end in and deal with the extra width. I've had a vert with a t-bird rear, gt with a 5lug swap i did and another gt that i put a '04 IRS in. message me if you need some help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted March 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 right on thanks alot man, ill most likely get the tbird rear end since i can get it basically free, my differential is out of my gt now and i thought about going 5 lug but i dunno i like mt stock pony rims haha but yea ill prob need some help and aren't the backing plates avaliable on ebay or where would i need to find them? the car is up stored in my familys land now in a shop i have and would be more than willing to pay someone who has expertise in this area i have all the tools would just like a helping hand and some info thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 its like 8 bolts and a brake hose easy stuff to swap one out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted March 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 yea i know its easy i took my stock on out i just heard there is alot of extra things you need like brake booster master cylinder and what not? what year buick bigblock do you have man i would like to see it not many people have nice Buicks Around anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 its a 71 skylark pretty rough but you can check it out sometime motor is currently apart.... all you need to put that rear in your car are the axles from your mustang they are a tiny bit shorter the rest of the rear end bolts right in and works with all your stock stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 right on nice project my 68 gs 400 convert is all apart too well body and interior motor and tranny are sound 455 stage 1 stuff and are you sure about the direct bolt in, i have heard and read alot about needed all this stuff but ill take your word for it if you have done it and maybe need some help and expertise let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351mach11647545510 Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 ^^^^ Hit up me and Bear if you need a hand job. keep your prostitution off our forums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted March 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 any more info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 I have one sitting on the floor in my garage for my 88lx I'm probably going to put it in a week or so I can let you know if I have fitment problems, but the housings and mountings for shocks and control arms all measure up the same...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted March 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 right on thanks man i appriciate it let me know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted March 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 anyone know if they sell rear slotted/drilled rotors and braided rear lines for this rear end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted March 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 got the rear end today going to start the install this weekend any helpful hints and tips are welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.