Do Mustangs have CV axles?

Ford Mustang CV Axle. Your Ford Mustang is known for having a powerful engine and capable handling. The protective boot for your CV axle should be examined for tears, cracks or other damage so you can maintain top-notch performance.

What kind of rear axle does a Ford 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.

When did the Ford Mustang rear end come out?

Starting in 1986 Ford introduced the popular 8.8” rear end in the Mustang. From 1986-2010 the Ford Mustang 8.8 rear end went into all V8 Mustangs (5.0L, 4.6L and 5.4L) and the Ford 7.5” rear end went into all 4 cylinder (2.3L) and V6 Mustangs (3.8L).

What kind of axle do you need for disc brakes on a Mustang?

If you are looking to upgrade to a disc brake setup from a 94-04 Mustang, you are going to need the SN95 flange axles along with a set of caliper brackets. The SN95 flange axles are hubcentric to allow a perfect fit with the 94+ rotors. A popular swap among Fox Body owners is the 94-98 rear end swap.

What is the rear end gear ratio for a Mustang?

Here are a few things to help you differentiate between a 7.5 & 8.8 rear end. Measure the diameter of the ring gear. A 7.5 Ring Gear will measure 7.5. An 8.8 Ring Gear will measure 8.8. You can also count the splines on the Pinion Gear. A 7.5 Pinion will have 28 splines & an 8.8 pinion will have 30 splines.

Do Mustangs have CV axles?