Mustang II

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  1. gwil81

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    will a Mustang II rear end fit on a mav
     
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    It will fit but it is wider.
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Not with out some work. It's easier, and better to just buy one of the aftermarket kits.
     
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    Did the MII even come with a rear that is worth swapping?
     
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    8 inch like Mavs. I got my posi out of a M2.
     
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    Man, I swear it said "Front End" .....:rofl:
     
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    The Stang 2 rear will bolt right in. Same spring pad spacing.
    There are 2 problems though...

    1: The rear is usually a weak 8" rear with even weaker small bearings and axle tubes.

    2: They all have 4 lugs which are already generally considered undesireable, then to top that off, they have a different bolt pattern than a 4 lug Maverick rear.

    If you find a rear in one of those cars that has a 'posi' or gear ratio that you want/like, then just swap the chunk into your Maverick 8" housing. 4 or 5 lugs, doesn't matter, the chunks all swap.
     
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