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Old 06-13-2011, 09:57 PM
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Old 06-13-2011, 10:07 PM
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Looks good! Wish someone would mass produce these things...
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What mfg is the alum cover you have?
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Originally Posted by latch
looks good! Wish someone would mass produce these things...
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looks good. im ganna start on mine soon as well
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how much did you narrow it?
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that cover is from a gt500 ford mustang , can get them at your ford dealership for under 100$ and i narrowed it 3.5 per side and istalled mini tubs from wolfe along with their springs and adjustable mounts.

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also thanks for all the comments.
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Looks good! Using ford brakes I assume?

Any pics of the torque arm mount?
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Yep, explorer brakes. fits inside of drag wheels, no grinding!
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Are you using a stock driveshaft? I need to know what u-joint to use with an 8.8 and stock ds...
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yes but, i think explorer one is different from stang one. i have bigger flange i think.
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can we get a better pic of the torque arm mount? does the stud spacing match f-body's? how much id you say it cost to get it all fab'd etc total? looks sick
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i have some in other posts. its ford bolt pattern,ford brakes... im using drag wheels didnt see the need to change them to chevy pattern.i did all the fab work. got rear for free, locker for 75$ used,100$ for a new axle from ford, new brake pads,park pads and turn rotors. 65$ used 4.30 gears 50$ had install kits left over from mustang days. misc oils and metal 50$ rear cover 75$.. im in it pretty cheap i think. but soent a **** load at wolfe race craft for springs , adjustable perchs and offset lca's.



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