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The Ford 8.8 Mustang Rear End

Ford 8.8 Rear End Traction Lok Limited Slip
Like most 5.0 Mustangs, the 8.8 we pulled out of our wrecked Mustang already had a Traction-Lok limited slip but was fitted with 2.73 gears. You can spot a Traction-Lok by the S-shaped preload spring in between the side gears in the differential.
Ford 8.8 Rear End Pinion Gear Shaft Diameter
The pinion-gear shaft diameter is the exact same size as the Chevy 12-bolt and larger than a 9-inch. This is a 12-bolt Chevy pinion gear.
Ford 8.8 Rear End Axle Bearing
Here's a comparison of a stock-axle bearing and the much larger Ford 9-inch-style axle bearing. When it comes to axle bearings, bigger is better.
Ford 8.8 Rear End Solid Pinion Bearing Spacer
The solid-pinion bearing spacer eliminates the need for a crush sleeve and also offers the advantage of being able to easily change the pinion seal or remove the pinion without having to torque a new crush sleeve.

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