How many axles does a Mustang have?
All 79-04 Ford Mustang Rear Ends used 28 spline axles except for the 2001 and 03-04 SVT Cobras – they used a 31 spline axle in their IRS rear end. The 2005-2010 V6 Mustangs with a Ford 7.5 rear end used 28 spline rear axles whereas the 2005-2010 V8 Mustangs with 8.8”rear ends used 31 spline rear axles.
What is an 8.8 rear end?
The Ford 8.8 is an automotive axle manufactured by Ford Motor Company at the Sterling Axle Plant in Sterling Heights, MI. It was first used in model year 1983 Ford trucks. The axle was developed to replace the Ford 9-inch axle. This axle is still in production today for a variety of Ford vehicles.
How much power can a Ford 8.8 handle?
Dead stock (31 spline version, which is what the Explorer has) it can handle up to about 400 rwhp as long as you’re not on DR’s or Slicks.
Why are straight axles better?
“A solid axle setup can improve traction over big bumps and hills as well as gain more torque from the differential as there are fewer parts that power must transfer through,” says aftermarket manufacturer Fab Fours in a comparison between both systems.
What is a live axle Mustang?
A live axle rear is a very simple rear diff and rear suspension setup. It’s basically just a horizontal tube, with axles that connect the outside brakes/wheels to the inner differential, which then connects to the drive shaft. Poof.
Is a live axle?
A live axle is a type of beam axle in which the shaft (or, commonly, shafts connected to move as a single unit) also transmits power to the wheels; a beam axle that does not also transmit power is sometimes called a dead axle.
What does a dead axle do?
Dead axle is the axle which only supports the wheels. It does not transfer power or torque to the wheels whatsoever. In case of a front wheel drive, the rear axle is the dead axle, and in case of rear wheel drive, the front axle is dear axle.
How do live axles work?
A solid axle suspension (also called ‘live axle’ or ‘beam axle’) houses the vehicle’s differential inside the axle itself, connected to the wheels by rigid half-shafts. The entire axle moves as one, so if a left wheel drops into a pothole, the right wheel moves upward in response.
What cars have live axles?
With the recent demise of the GU Patrol and Land Rover Defender, the only four vehicles left on the market with live axles front and rear are the 70 Series Land Cruiser, Jeep Wrangler, Mercedes-Benz G-Class and the tiny Suzuki Jimny, so vehicle options for the four-wheel drive tourer are diminishing.
What vehicles have solid axles?
Even though we are now down to just three new vehicle models available with a solid front axle in the U.S.—Jeep Wrangler, Ford Super Duty, and Ram heavy-duty trucks (four if you count the über-expensive Mercedes G-class)—we’re still huge proponents of the driven beam axle construction for off-road use.
What is straight axle front end?
With a straight axle, as one side travels upwards, like when climbing over a rock, the opposite side is pushed down into the ground. Vehicle: Jeep JK. Tire: Patagonia M/T Photo Credit: Mike Ingalsbee. Both tires will be planted. In an independent design, as one wheel moves up, it lifts the entire front end.
What is a 4 drop axle?
The Low-Down on Drop Axles Drop axles are similar to standard spring axles, but the spindles at the end of the tube bend up. This puts the hub higher up, generally lowering the axle closer to the ground by 4 inches center-to-center. In the form, select a ‘4” drop’ in the axle configuration section.