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Originally Posted by jbarron
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech...8_8-axle.shtml
84-92ish Lincoln Mark VII & 82-end of rear drive production Continential also 61.5" wide w/ disc brakes, BUT 5x4.5" pattern.
94-98 Mustang 60.25" w/disc brakes and 5x4.5" pattern
99-04 Mustang 61-5/8" w/disc brakes and 5x4.5"
The explorer axles were plentiful here, but the 3.73 locker was hard to find.
2 out of the dozen or so explorers I found in one lot. The other one I did not get was toast.
Not sure about the ratios in the cars compared to the explorer.
You should pick your rims and then see what width you need to make it work.
The picture shows my rear setup with the explorer rear and newer mustang wheels. The tires would be all over the bed sides on this 50 model.
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5x4.5 is fine as front will be that bolt pattern from IFS swap.
Problem Ive found with Lincoln Mark VII is 3.27 gears ....
94-98 Mustang sounds ok .... but heard these were mainly 7.5 gears not 8.8
But this arcticle suggests no ....
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/ford-8-8-rear-end/
Also not sure what WMS/WMS width I have up front after the dakota IFS swap. IF it measures say 58" does it matter if rear is 60".
Like the idea of the mustang ....... but dont think I can run 3.27 gears .....
plus 28 versus 31 spline ....... (generally).... probably not a problem now ... but if I turbo it later.