I'm looking to do a 8.8 swap from a 1980 throw 1997 mustang will the axle house need to be cut do

A Ranger rearend before 93 will be narrow enough to fit under there. It's half an inch narrower, and the perches need to be moved. It's offset 2" and the stock one is offset 1 3/16" but the actual tunnel is offset 1 5/8".