Built rear ends?

g36 monkey · May 28, 2012

I was wondering if any company sold already built rears, sans the brakes. So basically everything, diff, gears of choice, axles, tubes, etc. I'm having a hard time finding an 8.8 in the junk yard, and I would be buying it to tear it down and replace everything.

Any thoughts? Any sellers that aren't out of their minds on price? Thanks for the help guys!

Venom351R · May 28, 2012

I think strange sells built rear ends but they are far beyond just stock.

g36 monkey · May 28, 2012

I wasn't shooting for stock, was looking for something beefed up. I like to overdo it. Never know what powerplant I might build for her next

V8POWA! · May 28, 2012

i think that'd be a good idea also.

JoshHooten · May 28, 2012

g36 monkey said:
I wasn't shooting for stock, was looking for something beefed up. I like to overdo it. Never know what powerplant I might build for her next

Another sixxer or a v8 ?????? Or are we talking turbo/supercharger?

g36 monkey · May 28, 2012

Might throw boost at this one once I get it as fast as possible. All the suspension work will benefit any powerplant that's in here. And a built rear end will also be beneficial.

And who knows what the future holds

vermilion · May 29, 2012

6lbs 300hp?

g36 monkey · May 29, 2012

On boost I'd put it around 400 horse probably. Meh, I might scale it back to 350 or so. I would want a rear capable of handling 400+ though. I lover do it.

Help me out verm

MustangChris · May 29, 2012

eh, rebuidling the rearend isnt as expensive as it sounds... the parts are the expensive part of the equation....

g36 monkey · May 29, 2012

I don't have the tools to set the backlash properly, etc. so I would be paying labor to get it done. I was just thinking it'd be easier to order something where I could drop my whole rear and then just raise this one back in, put my brakes on and my wheels and tires and go. (fill with fluid of course)

MustangChris · May 29, 2012

never heard of it with an 8.8, but that doesnt mean it doesnt exist.

g36 monkey · May 29, 2012

I haven't been able to find one =/ I could do a 9". I'm willing to spend $$ where it counts.

OnyxCobra · May 29, 2012

I've been running an 03 Cobra diff with moser 31 spline axles. A lot cheaper than buying an Auburn diff for example and still a nice upgrade from stock.

vermilion · May 30, 2012

Going with an 8.8, tubes welded, 31 splined axles and girdle does alot. A f-150 t-lok or an eaton unit as onyx specified will handle your ride suuuuperbly. It wont break the bank neither.

g36 monkey · May 30, 2012

I try to find one from an f-150. Junk yards around here the rears are usually stripped out of f-150's and mustangs immeditately. I actually got my exhaust off a cobra, someone pulled them off to get the rear end out and just left them on the ground lol.

Javi · May 31, 2012

How much are you willing to spend?

im thinking about parting out my stang, I have an 8.8 detroit tru-trac, moser 31 spline and 3.73s.

Tony · May 31, 2012

there is a place here in cols ohio called babbit bearings. they will build you a rear end but its prolly alot for shipping. they are very affordable and well thought of in the muscle car community here!!