Hack
15 Year Member
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I have an 8.8 and a small bearing 9 inch rear end in my garage. The 8.8 is Fox Mustang size and the 9 inch fits a '67 Mustang. The 8.8 weighs 155 pounds. The 9 inch weighs 149 pounds. This is with axles but without fluid or brakes.
Large bearing 9 inch rears might be heavier than 8.8s but I'd say that an 8.8 and a small bearing 9 inch essentially weigh the same amount. I personally would choose an 8.8 because they are cheap and readily available, but cost is usually my number one concern.
I have an 8.8 and a small bearing 9 inch rear end in my garage. The 8.8 is Fox Mustang size and the 9 inch fits a '67 Mustang. The 8.8 weighs 155 pounds. The 9 inch weighs 149 pounds. This is with axles but without fluid or brakes.
Large bearing 9 inch rears might be heavier than 8.8s but I'd say that an 8.8 and a small bearing 9 inch essentially weigh the same amount. I personally would choose an 8.8 because they are cheap and readily available, but cost is usually my number one concern.