7.5in rearend to an 8in swap

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  1. 75Mav91Stang

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    I want to swap the 8in from my '75 into my '70 which is a 7.5in. Is it just a direct swap? Any tips would be great because I've never swapped rears before
     
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    shouldnt be any problems, im not sure on shock locations...im not sure if the 70 has stagerd shocks or not

    i did my rear by myself, and its not even from a maverick:D
     
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    It should be a straight forward swap.
     
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    shock mounts are on the spring plates. If you use the plates from the 70, you should be a o k. (I think)
     
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    Thanks Shaun (and everyone else too :oops: ). I'll take a look when its not raining out. Anymore info?
     
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    get them brakes freed up!
     

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