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majik455 Gearhead Posts: 184 From: duluth ga usa Registered: Jan 2005	posted 10-12-2005 07:13 AM can I put a 1971 mustang 9 inch under a 88 ranger with a 7.5? I think the 9 is longer and I see the shocks will need to be remounted. Has anyone done this? Thanks ron IP: Logged
SteveLaRiviere Administrator Posts: 45869 From: Saco, Maine Registered: May 99	posted 10-12-2005 06:35 PM At the least you'll need to move the spring perches, because a truck has the leafs under the housing while a car has them underneath. ------------------ '70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open '70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open '72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc '94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip '05 Mercury Sable LS 3.0L DOHC 24V Duratech V6 IP: Logged
MLariviere Moderator Posts: 4120 From: Biddeford,Me.USA Registered: May 99	posted 10-12-2005 08:46 PM Why not see if you can get an 8.8 from an Explorer? It might be a direct bolt in,with disc brakes too boot! IP: Logged
majik455 Gearhead Posts: 184 From: duluth ga usa Registered: Jan 2005	posted 10-13-2005 07:11 AM I heard about the 8.8 dropin I know It can be done but that about the brakeing issue (Por valve ? Will I need a explorer master cylinder? etc) thanks Ron IP: Logged
TomP Gearhead Posts: 6120 From: Delta BC Canada Registered: Dec 99	posted 10-14-2005 01:15 AM Actually the Exploder mounts the springs below too. You can get an 8.8 in a Ranger, look for one with a 4.0L V6. The 71 Mustang rear is 5 inches wider than the Ranger, you'd have to narrow it or use wheels like fronts on a duallie. IP: Logged
MLariviere Moderator Posts: 4120 From: Biddeford,Me.USA Registered: May 99	posted 10-20-2005 08:50 PM TomP,can you just use the Explorer springs with the axle,or is there a way to mount it up? IP: Logged

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