I've got a 96 3.8 mustang and I was wandering if a 8.8 rear with 3.73 gears and limited slip diferential from a ford explorer would be able to work on my car I might be able to get one pretty cheap

 

Yeah, it should fit.

 

Yes it will work and if you can get one in good condition for cheap its a great find

 

hmm, i figured the axle tubes would be too long but i was just guessing

 

OHH CRAP MY FRIEND TOOK HIS EXPLORER OFF FOR SCRAP METAL!! it was a 95 sport trac... so i missed out on an 8.8?

 

It's more than likely not going to have to same suspension pick-up point as a mustang, but if you want to cut the axel tubes down bare and then weld the brackets thats fine, and you'd need to check the overall width. Thats the only problems I can think of and I could be wrong on the mounting points, just make sure you check.

 

I found one on craigslist near me that I'm going to try and get for 100. As far as welding any new suspension points that's no problem my stepdad can do that easy. Any other imputs I would appreciate I will be checking back while I'm trying to work it out. The limited slip, is that going to make both sides spin while I'm standing still? I was laughed at when only one tire was smoking. And it was by a chick that lives across the street from me. She's got a 98 gt with 4.10 gears and t-loc. How bad is that!

 

lol just get one from a gt, they are a bitch to find but i found a free one.

 

The explorer ones are not the correct width and do not have the same suspension points so it will not just bolt in unlike the cobra (94-98 cars) and all GT's (94-04).

 

Would a built 8.8 out of an 89 GT fit my 02 v6?

 

It will bolt in, however it will be short on both sides. The foxes rear ends are shorter then 96-98 cars, and even shorter then 99-04 cars.

 

Oh well he sold it aleady. So I should look for a gt 94-04 or a cobra 94-98. I'll keep an eye on it. What is the stock gears on a gt. Is 8.8 standard?