Upgrading Your Ford 8in Third Member the Right Way

If you're currently elbow-deep in a classic Mustang, Cougar, or even a Falcon project, you've probably spent a fair amount of time staring at your ford 8in third member. It's one of those parts that often gets overshadowed by its big brother—the legendary 9-inch—but for most street-driven cars, the 8-inch is actually a fantastic piece of engineering. It's light, relatively easy to work on, and surprisingly stout if you treat it right. ...

May 17, 2026 · 6 min · Abbruscato Stefy