REAR AXEL INFO

The Axel code on a 1979- 1993 Mustang is found on the Door Tag...



- Its the bottom set uf numbers to the right, under the initials "AX"

- In the photo to the right the code is "Z" for an 1987.

...Quick note...
All 87-93 V8 Mustangs use the 8.8 inch rear.
All 87-93 4Cyl Mustangs
use the 7 inch rear.

1979-1988 Rear Axel Codes -all models & engines
Non- Limited Slip
(regular, on wheel drives)
Limited Slip
(both wheels)

B- 2.47
F- 3.45
G- 2.26
Y- 3.08
3- 2.79
4- 3.42
5- 3.27
6- 3.73
8- 2.73

C- 2.47
D- 3.42
E- 3.27
H- 2.73
L- 2.79
M- 2.73
O- 3.00
R- 3.45
W-3.73
Z- 3.08

 

1989 -1993 Rear Axel Codes -all models & engines
Non- Limited Slip
(regular, on wheel drives)
Limited Slip
(both wheels)
8- 2.73
Y- 3.08
F- 3.45
5- 3.27
6- 3.73
2- 3.55 ...1989-91
7- 3.07 ...1992-93
M- 2.73
Z- 3.08
R- 3.45
E- 3.27
W-3.73
K- 3.55 ...1989-91

 

The Axel Ratio on 1989 & up Mustang is found on a tag on the Axel itself. (ex. 308, the ratio is "3.08" not written in code form)


- Its the bottom set of numbers to the left

- The Axel Code for the ratio, can be figured out from the Vehicle Tag if needed also.