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Technical => Drivetrain Tech => Topic started by: RDOG on September 13, 2009, 02:37:13 PM

Title: Aerostar axles in a 86 Tbird 7.5 rear end
Post by: RDOG on September 13, 2009, 02:37:13 PM
Will the aerostar axels fit my 7.5 rear end? Some guy in the jy told me they are a direct swap, and just toss on 5 lug ranger drums. Is this true?
Title: Aerostar axles in a 86 Tbird 7.5 rear end
Post by: vinnietbird on September 13, 2009, 05:39:18 PM
Two driver side Ranger axles will fit for the 5 lug swap.
Title: Aerostar axles in a 86 Tbird 7.5 rear end
Post by: Bruce M on September 13, 2009, 06:22:15 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;291081
Two driver side Ranger axles will fit for the 5 lug swap.


Sweet I just happen to have two DS ranger axles and drums. Just need rotors. Is this true or are you missing around? I would think that I would have heard of this before.
Title: Aerostar axles in a 86 Tbird 7.5 rear end
Post by: vinnietbird on September 13, 2009, 06:24:21 PM
It's true.The passenger side axles are too short.The ranger had two different size axles.
Title: Aerostar axles in a 86 Tbird 7.5 rear end
Post by: 32VFoxBird on September 13, 2009, 08:05:33 PM
to use the aerostar axles you would need them from the pass side.
Title: Aerostar axles in a 86 Tbird 7.5 rear end
Post by: JeremyB on September 13, 2009, 09:21:11 PM
Quote from: Bruce M;291092
Is this true or are you missing around? I would think that I would have heard of this before.

Use the search Luke....use the searchhhhh
Title: Aerostar axles in a 86 Tbird 7.5 rear end
Post by: Chuck W on September 13, 2009, 09:47:42 PM
*sigh*

Moving to proper location...
Title: Aerostar axles in a 86 Tbird 7.5 rear end
Post by: 83-88T-Bird Guy on September 14, 2009, 05:16:15 AM
Quote from: vinnietbird;291081
Two driver side Ranger axles will fit for the 5 lug swap.


vinnietbird is right.

 Just understand Bruce that the wheels will move inboard 3/4 inch each side tho with the ranger axles.
Title: Aerostar axles in a 86 Tbird 7.5 rear end
Post by: Bruce M on September 14, 2009, 05:41:06 PM
Quote from: 83-88T-Bird Guy;291148
vinnietbird is right.

 Just understand Bruce that the wheels will move inboard 3/4 inch each side tho with the ranger axles.


Ill keep that in mind when I get wheels. Thanks. I plan on making a trip to the pick-in-pull the weekend after next. My friend might have a rolled mustang that Im going to get the 8.8 out of. If not then I'll just run the 7.5 until it breaks.
Title: Aerostar axles in a 86 Tbird 7.5 rear end
Post by: Bruce M on September 14, 2009, 07:20:22 PM
I just thought of something. If the axles are shorter than wont the drums rub the back plate? If you'll say it will work than I'll try it but it just seems the drums will not fit.
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