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rear end swap from 8.8 to 9 inch

 
john_deere_2424 john_deere_2424
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 10/09
Posted: 10/16/09
05:53 AM

hi my name is derek i have an 1989 f-150 standard cab short bed with  5.0 and m5od trans with an 8.8 rear end with 3.55 gears which i destroyed and i have a ford 9 inch from a 1982 f150 that i would like to replace my 8.8 with can it be done  

 
4WOR Web Editor 4WOR Web Editor
Administrator | Posts: 2341 | Joined: 12/06
Posted: 10/20/09
10:57 AM

Yup. It's an easy swap. Make sure your spring perches line up, get the proper u-joint, and bolt it in. Done.  
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