Moser makes housing ends for the 8.8 that use the press on 9 inch Ford axle bearings and the stock Mustang 8.8 brakes. They also have housing ends with all of the 9 inch Ford brake patterns, so there is a large selection. If you think you might upgrade the brakes later on then using one of the 9 inch ends would be a good idea because there are so many brake optinos for the 9 inch Ford. Have the axle hang out set for the housing ends and brakes that you will be using. Moser knows what these are, so they can be a big help in making that decision and getting the measurements right.
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