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Title: what other cars had 8 inch rears
Post by: BBfox on April 27, 2006, 09:46:05 PM

other than pintos and m2's

Title: Re: what other cars had 8 inch rears
Post by: Pintony on April 27, 2006, 10:27:06 PM

Lots of other Fords.
But they are all 5 lug or 4on4.5 lug s.
From Pintony

Title: Re: what other cars had 8 inch rears
Post by: 78jr racer on April 28, 2006, 03:55:49 AM

the maverick, comet 8 inch rear is the same width as a pinto. it has 5x4.5 bolt pattern so you would have to change front rotors to keep the same wheels all the way around.
hope this helps, merle

Title: Re: what other cars had 8 inch rears
Post by: bigh4th on April 28, 2006, 09:35:45 AM

4 lug mavericks only came with drum brakes. 5 lugs had a choice of drums or disc brakes.

-Harry

Title: Re: what other cars had 8 inch rears
Post by: BBfox on April 28, 2006, 11:56:12 AM

im just looking for a carrier with different gears or maby a limited slip if i get real lucky next time i go to the junkyard, but now i know what to look for, thank guys

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