Did all the '73 and earlier Pinto wagons have the 8 inch rears...or was it just the V6 models? I have a '73 wagon with a 2.0 and was just wondering what rear it had. Thanks.
just look at the front center of the rear, it should look like a 9" rear where the center chunk can be removed as a unit.
I'm really new to Pintos, but the V6 didn't come out until 1975, right? I have a '74 wagon, and I sure wish it HAD a 8" diff.
Mike I have 78 8" no axles for $80.00. Fred :)
"I'm really new to Pintos, but the V6 didn't come out until 1975, right? I have a '74 wagon, and I sure wish it HAD a 8" diff."
It can. I got mine for $116. I'm sure others have found them for even less. 12 nuts (14 if you pull the shocks), one brake hose and the parking brake cable. I did mine without dropping the springs - kids helped.
Tom
Pulled mine without dropping the springs as well - it's a reasonably "easy" job - the biggest hassle is the parking brake cables.
Chris
I have a 72 Wagon, and my Rear end is some wierd size like a 7.5"? 7.8"?, and so far it has served me for over 200k without any problems, but I'm considering an 8.8 from a Newer Mustang, I would just have to have Leaf Perches welded on to make it work.