85 gt rear end

[Hambone85GT]

Another amateur question, I was thinking about switching to 3.73 gears (from my 90 lx) for my 85 gt, but i don't think 85's have a 8.8 rear end..... What size does the 85 have and what are my options if its not a 8.8? Any help is appreciated.

 

[93 LX]

8.8 1st year IIRC ...

 

[Coast2CoaStang]

8.8 1st year IIRC ...

yep

 

[Chris-86GT5.0]

8.8 1st year IIRC ...

yep

Nope.... In 85 they upgraded the front and rear sway bars....

1986 was the first year of the 8.8. Ask me how I know...

 

[Hambone85GT]

So, is it the 7.5" then?

 

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

So, is it the 7.5" then?

Yes the '85s came stock with a 7.5. When in doubt, just use this chart to tell what you have...my car had an 8.8 in it when i got it.


Carbed Ford Message Board :: View topic - How to tell a 8.8" Rear from a 7.5" Rear

 

[Mustang5L5]

Yes it's a 7.5"

1986 was the first year for the 8.8

 

[Coast2CoaStang]

Oops, sorry about that. No more Stangnet after 10pm for me, lol.

 

[Hambone85GT]

Haha i know what you mean, thanks for the help guys

 

[tiptop]

those gears from the 90 lx are the same as the 85 gt, they will bolt right in.

 

[bubba-dough]

those gears from the 90 lx are the same as the 85 gt, they will bolt right in.

I am pretty sure he is talking about a V8 '90 LX (8.8) not a 4 cyl. '90 LX (7.5).