'99-'04 Solid Rear in a '96-'98?

[GForceJunkie]

Does anyone have any experience with swapping a 99-04 complete solid rear into a 96-98 Cobra?
I think the 99-04 is a little wider overall (about 2", so I've heard).
If this is a fact, are there any known issues as to why this would not be a direct swap?

 

[ctothap]

the 99+ is 3/4" longer on each side, but other than that is a direct swap

 

[GForceJunkie]

Thanks Man,

I have noticed that the rear control arms are different for 94-98 than 99-04.
At least the part #'s are different anywhere I've seen them.
Any idea why that is?

 

[blackcobrapilot]

I don't know about the arms, however it is an easy swap. Stock arms fit perfect. Here is a pic of mine with 10.5 wheels, brings the wheel out flush with the fender.

 

[GForceJunkie]

I don't know about the arms, however it is an easy swap. Stock arms fit perfect. Here is a pic of mine with 10.5 wheels, brings the wheel out flush with the fender.

Thanks, Looks great!

 

[SublimeRT]

99-04 rears have bigger bolts for the LCAs in the housing.

 

[DoomsDay]

As long as you are using the comlete housing its a direct bolt, i did 3 of them this weekend.

Now thats if your using the whole rear housing and everything Because you cannot but 99+ axles in a fox/SN rear, it will fit, but thier way too long and the brakes wont work

 

[GForceJunkie]

Thanks for the info guys.