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  1. Mcduster

    alternatives to an 8.75- what about an explorer 8.8?

    I was looking up and down for a 8 &3/4 rear end. I read up on the articles. I have a 73 duster, found a 8.8 out of a explorer on craigs list for about $150. Took it to a drive train shop the guy knew what I wanted to do. he cut the rear end and added new strange axles. When it was all done...
  2. Mcduster

    Stuck in the Middle

    Thanks guys for the input, I'm still going playing out the pros and cons in my mind and I think I will just get my axle cut down and run the open until I can get a sure grip.
  3. Mcduster

    Stuck in the Middle

    I understand that it was my original plan. But what if I don't have to change my wheels or anything like that and the ford bolts right up? I was just wondering cause if the ford 8.8 bolts right up and it is a posi, wouldn't that be a better option? I was just wondering. Thanks for you input.
  4. Mcduster

    Stuck in the Middle

    I have a 73 duster with a 318 and 7 1/4 rear end. I just got a B body rear end from a junk yard that is a 8 3\4 open. I was reading some info that guys are also putting ford 8.8 in dusters also. I was gonna get my B body rear end cut here localy and the guy told me $250. I just looked on...
  5. Mcduster

    B-body 8 3/4 axle in a Duster! Photos

    Hey can a 10inch tire fit? It looks like there is enough room. I was reading you post and I just got a 8 3/4 that was out of a b body. I'm going to intall in in my 73 duster. It is not a sure grip but i'm sure it is better than what I have which is a 7 1/4. I'm just looking at what tire...
  6. Mcduster

    Seems like a deal, I think

    Hey I went to get the rearend and it is not a sure grip!!! But I bought it anyway cause I don't have a 83/4 axle. I figure I will but it in my car anway and when a get a chance to get a sure grip third member I will got with that being my car only has a 7 1/4 in it right now. I still think it...
  7. Mcduster

    Seems like a deal, I think

    thanks for your input, I guess I will just get a new one and just suck it up cause if you get it done right you really don't have to worry about it anymore.
  8. Mcduster

    Seems like a deal, I think

    My friend just called me and he found a 73 road runner with a sure grip in it and I don't know what gear and if the rear would fit my a body, I was thinking if anything I could use the third member. I don't have a 83/4 I have been looking for one. The guys want 120 for it. I was looking at...
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