What rear axle is this?

Hello,

I am looking at a 1972 Mustang for sale, it is a coupe that was imported from Mexico (Mexican Made). It has some things different done to it, I was wondering if anyone could identify the rear end in this? I have never seen one with anything other than an 8 or 9 inch. Also note that it has staggered shocks, is this customary on this year? I am trying to determine the value of the car among other things.

Thank you for any information.



<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: HirohataMerc on 12/18/04 4:52am ]</font>

8.8" maybe??? Hey guy's help us out here....
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Its not a 8.8, They are a suare looking cover. It looks like a Dana 44 to me.

This car is owned by the second owner, I know it's not an 8.8, the owner is a doctor and not a real gear-head, so more than likely, it's original. (If that helps)

i didn't think they made the 7.5" in '72, but it sure looks like one...

Dana
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Looks like a Dana (Spicer). I've seen them in 70's Ford pickups.
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Dana 44 I think, never saw one in a Mustang, but they are good axles, in the front of most everything Dodge, Mopar, Chevy etc, and in the rear of many AMC 4x4's

Its nowhere near as strong as a 9 inch, but certainly on par with an 8 inch / 10 bolt Chevy

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: My427stang on 12/18/04 6:28am ]</font>

Any chance its a dana 60?

nah, compare the tubes to the exhaust pipes, its too small to be a 60.

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<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Luv70sFords on 12/19/04 1:57am ]</font>