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97 5.0 Explorer rearend parts in a Mustang rear?

85 GT Kid

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97 XLT
Hey guys sadly I have decided to junk my exploder :(. Got it from my dad after we drove it for 3 years (paying just $300 for it :thumbsup:) but 2 weeks later the starter died. I started working on it but that's when everything started breaking so after 2 months of working on it I walked away......that was a year ago. I know I won't do anything with it and with my GT needing a motor I've decided to make her a donor. I was curious on the rear though. I know they're 31 spline and 3.73s (??) but i was curious if the axles were like a Ranger where one side will work? Also any ideas on the brakes? Was wondering if I should hang on to them or not. I'll be making a Parts FS thread once i'm done so you guys can get first dibs on any parts.

Thanks

John
 






The rear end on the X is a 31 spline 8.8" rear end. As far as the brakes, you may be better off swapping to SN95 brakes all the way around. Also, if you're gonna use the Explorer Motor I'd consider a new cam and a new tune.
 






Any idea on axle lengths? I'm rebuilding the top end and I have a B303 that will be going with it so i'm good there.
 






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