1992 Ford Mustang 5.0 8.8" axle. 3.27:1 gears. Traction-Lok limited-slip differential. Moser Engineering axle shafts Brakes: new MGB master cylinder. front - Classic Conversions (Wilwood) big brake kit. Wilwood 2psi residual pressure valve. rear - Ford 9" diameter drums, 13/16" wheel cylinders, Wilwood 10psi residual pressure valve. The Wheel Deal The wheel and axle are one of the oldest, simple machines around. In fact a wheel was found dating back 5,500 years. A true simple wheel and axle machine consists of a rod (axle) secured to a wheel. A water faucet has a wheel and axle on it. The knob that you turn is the wheel. When you turn the knob, you are also turning an axle ...