Ford 8.8 in gbody

sostreet

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Jun 4, 2012
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How many of you have used the 8.8 in a Malibu and what exactly needs to be done. I see trz make a kit for the swap how bolt in dose that make it
 

Hy82e

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Dec 6, 2012
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Unless they have gone back TRZ stopped making the kits.

Check out baselinesuspensions.com get in touch with Kevin he can answer all your questions. I can tell you using his kit does make it completely bolt in as far as mounting goes. Some other issues will be width, bolt pattern, and brakes.
 

82dragonwagon

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Mines got an 8.8 with 3.73 gears. I didn't install it but the previous owner did. I wish it was a 3.42 or so. Mine runs a lot of rpm's at 75 mph. Somewhere north of 2600. I'm going to put a taller tire on it which should help it out some.
 

sostreet

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Jun 4, 2012
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Do you guys know the backspacing if wanted to run 15x10 on the rear and thanks for the replys I'm just now seeing them
 

Blue Knight

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I have an 8.8 in mine.
 

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