Jax Rhapsody
08-03-2008, 07:00 AM
I know I havn't been here a long time but I was thinking we should have a pinned thread for all the axle queries, unless it would defeat the prupose of this section. we all know every once in a while someone will have the great idea of using Panther 8.8's or 99+ 8.8's. I had the idea once myself. Not just about the axles but K-members and control arms and spindles too.
Panther axles from the CV, GM/MM and TC 8.8 as hey may be are too wide for foxes unless you like the Open wheeled racer look. They have a four link suspension true, but wider car= wider suspension. They have rear disc brakes but behind those are the parking brake seup that uses the disc as drums. they really aren't any kind of advantage unless you think the seperate rear brake/parking brake setup is one. It's proably the heaviest 8.8 live axle having that design. Stock these Panthers usually don't have Trac-Lok and normally have a ratio of 3:73 and under. Not sure how many Mustang rims fit them either.
99+ 8.8 axle is a tad bit narrower but still too wide. and the K-member I think is redesigned and is wider. Those SN-95s are a slightly different creature. The IRS ofcourse is heavier than the live axle and is said to not really be a good design as I think Ford rushed it's design. With a lil work it fits fine cause we all know SN-95s are Fox4 chassis. I find it's good to use the master cylinder from a SN-95 and everything else that will make the brake system work properly.
94-8 lower control arms and spindles I believe will give you a wider track width.
Super Coupe is not a Fox car you can't easilly use its IRS, i think its a more narrow car too.
Mark VII axle shafts will give you a wider track, it's front control arms with SN-95 spindles gives a wider front track too. It's 7.5 is wider and makes the wheels stick out .75 of an inch.
For the 5lug conversions the 7.5 in the Ranger/BroncoII and Aerostar are offset in opposite directions IE; driver side R/BII axle shafts either two of these or one. The passenger side axle shaft from a Aerostar either two of these or one if you have a R/BII shaft.
Aeronose Mustangs had gradual improvements over the years, especially 90-3 which has a redesigned k-member and a wider track( side note wheel wells are bigger for bigger wheels) I think with SN-95 control arms or spindles you can get the wheels tio stick out a full inch.
Anyone have anymore insights or any corrections? i figure this pinned would help those trying to improve their car and deter the idea of using Panther axles that come every blue moon.
Panther axles from the CV, GM/MM and TC 8.8 as hey may be are too wide for foxes unless you like the Open wheeled racer look. They have a four link suspension true, but wider car= wider suspension. They have rear disc brakes but behind those are the parking brake seup that uses the disc as drums. they really aren't any kind of advantage unless you think the seperate rear brake/parking brake setup is one. It's proably the heaviest 8.8 live axle having that design. Stock these Panthers usually don't have Trac-Lok and normally have a ratio of 3:73 and under. Not sure how many Mustang rims fit them either.
99+ 8.8 axle is a tad bit narrower but still too wide. and the K-member I think is redesigned and is wider. Those SN-95s are a slightly different creature. The IRS ofcourse is heavier than the live axle and is said to not really be a good design as I think Ford rushed it's design. With a lil work it fits fine cause we all know SN-95s are Fox4 chassis. I find it's good to use the master cylinder from a SN-95 and everything else that will make the brake system work properly.
94-8 lower control arms and spindles I believe will give you a wider track width.
Super Coupe is not a Fox car you can't easilly use its IRS, i think its a more narrow car too.
Mark VII axle shafts will give you a wider track, it's front control arms with SN-95 spindles gives a wider front track too. It's 7.5 is wider and makes the wheels stick out .75 of an inch.
For the 5lug conversions the 7.5 in the Ranger/BroncoII and Aerostar are offset in opposite directions IE; driver side R/BII axle shafts either two of these or one. The passenger side axle shaft from a Aerostar either two of these or one if you have a R/BII shaft.
Aeronose Mustangs had gradual improvements over the years, especially 90-3 which has a redesigned k-member and a wider track( side note wheel wells are bigger for bigger wheels) I think with SN-95 control arms or spindles you can get the wheels tio stick out a full inch.
Anyone have anymore insights or any corrections? i figure this pinned would help those trying to improve their car and deter the idea of using Panther axles that come every blue moon.