What is the most narrow 8.8 rearend, and what vehicles did they come in.

My buddy is building a 67 mustang with a 429 and wants to run an 8.8, preferably without having to narrow it.

Spill your guts boys.

 

I just picked up one for my 1930 Model A. Its from a 1995 Mustang Cobra and measures 54" from inside flange to flange.
Hope that helps.

 

Yeah that's the same one he already has, and he needs something more narrow than that.

 

1992 Eord Ranger pick up is the narrowest 8.8 made. came behind an XL 4.0

I will be looking for one next month for the 38 project.

If you do a search there is a post here with all of the 8.8 info you will ever need.

 

I think a late 70's Lincoln Versailles bolts right in, and has disc brakes and the proper bolt pattern already...why mess with an 8.8??

 

I've been checking out an 8.8 to possibly use on a project. Some of the mini-truckers are using the 8.8 out of a 91 and up Ford Explorer in their S-10 pick-ups and they said they were 51 inches backing plate to backing plate. I haven't had a chance to check them out yet and measure one myself, though. Check out S10forum.com and look up rear end info.
Red

 

Forgot to mention the Lincoln has a 9"....

 

1990 to 1992 Ford Ranger with 4.0L V6 engine, 57" wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface on 8.8 axle. Also see therangerstation.com

1993 and up Ranger is 58-1/2" or so wheel flange to wheel flange.

Piper106

 

i could measure the rear on the willys if you dont get an answer about late 80's lincoln MKVII LSC rear width
PM me if you need it

 

The correct width he's looking for is 59.25", flange-to-flange (we're rebuilding a `68 vert.) From what I've read, your friend needs a Fox body (1973-1993) 8.8 rear end. It's perfect for the 1967-1968 cars; no pinion offset to deal with (like the Explorer 8.8) and it's the right width. He'd just need to cut off the control arm brackets and mount the leaf spring pads in the right place.
The problem with the Fox body rears is that they're 4 lug. For 5 lug, he'll wanna get either 2 1983-1992 Ranger drivers side axles or 2 Aerostar passenger side axles. To upgrade to discs, there are several options (Scarebird, Lincoln Mk XII, etc.)
Another option is a 1994-1998 SN95 rear. The good: 5 lugs and discs, all right there in one package. I also believe some of these are posi. The bad: It's 2 inches wider ( 61.25".) That said, he can use an SN95 rear as long as he compensates for that added width in his wheel backspacing.
Your friend should come visit the Vintage-Mustang.com forums. A good bunch of folks who know everything about these cars.