Ok so the racing season is starting soon. I need a rear end with trac-loc that i can put in the car. My question is, are there any rear ends that i can take from another vehicle that will bolt up with out hassle. Are axle shafts different size than a mustang, f-150, explorer? Thanks
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Stock 91 Merc GM GS 5.0L EFI, AOD, 2.73 Open diff
Current Best 1/4 Mile 17.175 = 165 RWHP 190 Engine HP
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Just get a 3.55 gear, and a limited slip differential. No need to change the entire rear axle.
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You want a 3.55 LSD (K code) rear end from a CV/GM or town car. I found mine in a 84 town car and have seen them mostly in town cars and CV station wagons with tow package.2003 Town Car Signature - 3.27 RAR, Dual exhaust and J-mod - SOLD 9/2011
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it would cost me more to put gears and trac-loc in my rear end than it would to go to a junk yard and pull one. 88grandmarq what years do i need to look for? 1980-1990Stock 91 Merc GM GS 5.0L EFI, AOD, 2.73 Open diff
Current Best 1/4 Mile 17.175 = 165 RWHP 190 Engine HP
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It is possible to use the rear axle from 92-97 cars as well, the main difference being they came with disc brakes and the lines are different.-Matt
1968 Fairlane 500 - 1998 Camaro Z/28
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K-code was an option on most cars, AFAIK. 82-83 was the the first year for the 8.8" rear diff. I have seen K-codes mostly in town cars and CV wagons.2003 Town Car Signature - 3.27 RAR, Dual exhaust and J-mod - SOLD 9/2011
89 Crown Victoria LX HPP -- SOLD 9/2010
88 Grand Marquis LS - The Original -- Totaled 5/2006
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'83 was the first year of the 8.8 and 3.55's, so '83-'91 will work for sure. I know the earlier 8.5 had ratios up to 3.42 and were available with a traction-lok, not sure about the 7.5's.
I've also heard '92-'02 rears bolt in as well (besides the brakes), but I don't know for sure.
If you wanna find a ring a pinion, just about any 8.8 will work. Axle shafts are a different story, they are different lengths and some are 31-spline (F150, Explorer) compared to 28-Spline. But I believe you'd be better off just finding a complete rear axle.1990 Country Squire - under restoration
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - daily beater
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If you use that car to race with, you may think about getting a w-code(3.73 locker). You'll feel a big difference in acceleration, but your highway economy will dive some.88 Town Car (wrecked, for sale)
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good luck finding one, those are a real diamond in the rough
2009 Ford F-350 6.4 powerstroke diesel. 1977 Ford F-150 built 300 six, 5 speed trans. 1976 MG MGB roadster, 359w, t5 5 speed. 1996 Kawasaki ninja ZX6R.
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3.73's are more fun
1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)
please be patient, rebuilding an empire!
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W code was only used in 87-88 turbo coupes with automatic trans. while it is a good gear, the diff assembly will NOT bolt into the panther platform.
your best bet is find a K code in the junk yard, rebuild the traction lock on it, replace the axle bearings and seals then bolt it in the car. cheap and easy2003 Town Car Signature - 3.27 RAR, Dual exhaust and J-mod - SOLD 9/2011
89 Crown Victoria LX HPP -- SOLD 9/2010
88 Grand Marquis LS - The Original -- Totaled 5/2006
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What do you mean by it won't bolt to the Panther platform? I thought the diff wasn't bolted to the frame. And didn't T-Bird Supercoupes use 3.73's also?88 Town Car (wrecked, for sale)
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You are correct in that the differential doesn't bolt to the frame, it bolts to the suspension and that bolts to the frame. The mounting places for the suspension is different from the Fox bodies from a Panther.Originally posted by 88Vic
I'm not sure of the ratio SuperCoupes used, but they have IRS. They do use an 8.8 center section though.1990 Country Squire - under restoration
1988 Crown Vic LTD Wagon - daily beater
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I believe Fox chassis rears are also narrower than a Panther rear.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
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Will a rear sway bar from a 92 GM fit in a 89 CV?89 CV LX 225/60 x 16 tires, CC819 rear springs, Front & rear sway bar, trans & PS cooler from 90 cop car. KYB shocks, F-150 on rear. Dual Exhaust w/ H pipe. Dark brown door panels, carpet, steering wheel, trim parts from a 87 Mer GM. Power front buckets from 96 Jeep Cherokee. LED'S front & rear. 3G Alt from a 97 Taurus wagon 3.0. Electric fan. Rear axle from a 97 PI 3.27 with disk brakes. Headlight relays.Comment
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