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Dec 6, 2010 | 03:39 PM

Hitokori

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88 f150 8.8 has 31 spline axles right?

im looking at a L/S diff. out of a mustang or f150 on ebay.... with 3.73 gears

Dec 6, 2010 | 04:19 PM

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Correct, they are 31's. Most 8.8 Mustangs will have 28 spline shafts unless they had installed 31 spline shafts or the L/S is out of certain model year Cobras....

Dec 6, 2010 | 04:23 PM

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Should be 31 but you can double check with this chart.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...on%20chart.pdf

Dec 6, 2010 | 04:32 PM

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FORD 8.8 3.73 GEARS & 31 SPLINE POSI UNIT MUSTANG F-150 on eBay!

thats the one im looking at

Dec 6, 2010 | 04:34 PM

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The trucks are 31 spline , the mustang is 28 spline , ...Lew

Dec 6, 2010 | 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hitokori

FORD 8.8 3.73 GEARS & 31 SPLINE POSI UNIT MUSTANG F-150 on eBay!

thats the one im looking at

...Thats the one you need , the 31 spline..

Dec 6, 2010 | 09:16 PM

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hav24wheel

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Originally Posted by TexasGuy001

Why do you want a spool?

X2! Not a good idea on a street driven rig. I've tried it(in a 9inch) I broke the crosspin, the carrier, and axle shafts. Then went to a full spool, and broke that in half. So, I put a lock right in and had good luck. I'm running a aussie locker in my 8.8 and love it!