Q: Can I use a 97 Mustang rear differential on 02 gt Mustang?

asked by on January 06, 2017

i was wanting to know i have found a 97 v6 mustang rear end and i was needing to know if i could use it on my 02 gt mustang i bent up one side on my rear in n needing to change it out

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