REAR AXLE info needed
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Bonita Springs FL
They started using the 8.8" in 1983 and had the 9" phased completely out by 1986. If you're thinking of swapping one in, don't. Your speedo won't work and your automatic transmission won't shift right.
New User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 19
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From: Bremerton, WA
Another reason not to swap: the anti-lock brakes won't work either. There is/are magnetic pickups on the 8.8" ring gear that send signals to the speedometer, anti-lock brakes, and automatic transmission.
