Putting Mark VII disc rear in my 65 mustang. what do I need?

[natejones75]

I have a 5 lug disc rear 8.8 form an 86 Mark VII. I am putting this in my 1965 mustang. Besides the obvious leaf spring mounts needed welded and the yoke conversion, what do I need to make this happen? I am going to run 16" Torq thrust II's.

 

[Fostang]

that rear is about 3 inches wider if I'm correct. So more back spacing on the wheels or narrowing it.

 

[rbohm]

narrowing is best, also you need to remove the suspension brackets, and install leaf spring pads. after that you need to change either the pinion yoke, or the drive shaft joint that bolts to the pinion yoke. the later is better.