Justin69

I have some questions for the guys running modified 3rd gens.

For starters, I just got my stage 3 TR6060 from Texas Drivetrain and would like a trans crossmember with the torque arm relocation that I can use the stock torque arm for now. I will be changing it in spring but because of money, I just want to get the trans in the car so it can be driven until I get the new rearend.

I'm definitely changing the rear because I don't trust the rear I have ( Out of a 99 Z28 with auburn carrier and 4:10's). Was looking at the Currie, Moser and a few other Ford 9"s. What are you guy's running? I had a Chris Alston FAB9 in my 68 Camaro but haven't really seen them for the 3rd gen. The car is mostly a driver but would like to do some roadracing possibly with it. Planning on Wilwood disc front and back. I want to keep it somewhat affordable but only want to do it once. I would definitely want to keep the sway bar and panhard bar.
Has anyone used these 8.8's : http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/ha...ustom-lengths/
Are these the 8.8's from a Mustang?


What are the best subframe connectors out there? I have been looking at this on : http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/s-...me-connectors/ . I would probably weld it in after they are fitted.

What is the widest 17" tire we can fit on the back without mini-tubbing? I would like to run at least a 315 on the rear but would prefer not to cut it up.

Sorry for all the questions. I just want to get the chassis rock solid before I add any more power or hook it up. Thank you in advance.

Night rider327

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I' running the Moser ford 9" in mine.
Jegster saddle mount adj. torque arm
Spohn weld in sub frame connectors (fits great)
Spohn adj. lower control arms
Spohn weld on lower control arm relocation brackets
Spohn adj. panhard rod
S&W 10 point roll cage

Granny

The rears in your link are the heavy Explorer or pickup 8.8 housings. 3-1/4" x 1/4" wall axle tubes and a big ugly guard lugs up top for the abs sensor.

When i build one of those, i cut those lugs from the top and grind down all that extra metal, then plug the abs hole with a small freeze plug...
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Not sure why they bother welding the tubes to the housing when it's made for a torque arm.

Pocket

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The hawks 8.8 is nearly as much as a 9", so its appeal is very limited. They're supposed to be a budget axle for DIY-ers, totally missed the goal

Granny, Ive ran the explorer 8.8 in a few 3rd gens with the flange intact and had no clearance issues. Welding the tubes isnt required but most customers request it anyways

sparks454

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I've got the UMI frame connectors and adjustable torque arm and crossmember. The SF connectors are weld in. I also have the adjustable LCA's from Founder's. Lot less than other companies out there. Currently running a stock T5 and 9 bolt with 3.73's with a modded 350TPI and procharger. It's held up thus far because I don't power shift the car, but in my other cars I have always used Moser 9's because they seem to bolt right in without issues. My friends shop is putting together one for my '87 as I type with a Wavetrac center section and 3.80's with 35 spline axles. Has the stock torque mount location on it and LCA relocation brackets to adjust pinion angle. He's getting me a set of big Ford drums and hardware to put on instead of the disk kit. Saves about $450 in cost.

I think there's a guy on here running an 11" tire in the back. I've run a 10" slick before.

http://www.foundersperformance.com/p...B47%7DRod.html