87 mustang rear end

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    would a 87 8.8" 3.50 gear ratio Posi rear end out of a Mustang 5.0 with 4 lugs fit on my 71 maverick.?:huh:
     
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    I hope so, cause I have one waiting to go in come spring.
     
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    Not without major fab work.
     
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    what posi rear end would bolt right in without major fab..
     
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    Andysutt '72 Comet GT

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    What rearend do you have now?
     
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    As of right now I have the stock rear end...
     
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    Andysutt '72 Comet GT

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    Which one?
     
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    I really don't know all I know its a 71 maverick all stock..
     
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    Andysutt '72 Comet GT

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    Oh, if you knew what rearend it was, maybe someone would have a posi, or tell you how to get one.

    They offered 2 different rearends in mavericks so I've been informed
     
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    fox stang wheels have a different 4 lug pattern than maverick 4 lug
     
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    fastback86 Loose cars and fast women

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    Good to know :)
     
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    About the best chance of finding both a direct fit rear with a posi unit would be a Lincoln Versailles rear, but not all these had traction loc units. Some did, some didn't. If you want both, you're best off finding a direct fit rear and then adding the posi unit of your choice. Direct bolt in rears: 74-80 Versailles (9") Granada, Monarch (both 8 & 9"), 57-59 Ford (9") 65-66 Mustang (almost all were 8"), 67-70 Mustang, Fairlane (most were 8", a few 9's with the 351W, 351C and bigblock cars) There are other 8" rear applications too, including the later Mavs and Comets
     
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