ok, the fox 'stang guys use ranger axles in thier 8.8 rears for 5lug. If the fox 'stang axle is only an inch wider, and the ranger axles fit, could the ranger rear end assembly go under a Pinto?
i'm guessing that the spring perches would have to move, and things like that. The housing should be useable in the pinto pretty much as-is. that would open the door to posi, limited slip, even lockers in the Pinto.
I think I've talked myself int being the guinea pig here

Now all i have to do is find out which bearings the ranger uses in the front disks......... ..

I found that a 1979-1993 Mustang Fox Body 8.8" is about 54 inches backing plate-to-backing plate.Will this work if the mounts are done correctly?It's 2 inches wider than stock,but I don't think that will make much difference.It's just that the tires might stick out a wee bit more.These are plentiful in my area and it wouldn't be any trouble to get one for roughly $75-$100.Mustang II's are VERY rare around here and so are some of the other donors mentioned.A buddy of mine does have a MII in his backyard that he used for parts.The rear is gone,but the front sway bar is still there .I think that these will bolt directly into a Pinto.Am I right?Also,I can get a rear sway bar when I get the FB Mustang 8.8".I think that I want disc brakes .

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