All the small to intermediate sized Fords & Mercs got 8's from the mid 60's to 1980. Most had 2.79's. A few got 3.40's. Don't recall the other gearing numbers.
All the small to intermediate cars that had a five lug suspension and small block v-8`s (except for shelbys) had 8 inch rears. 4 lug car (6 bangers) had smaller, like 6 1/2 inches or something like that.
I think Pintos came with 8's as well, and the ones that race at the local circle track use stock 3.55 gears. I have a set laying on my garage floor that I'd sell cheap, if anyone wants to pay shipping or pick them up if your in the area
Yep, the Pinto, Bobcat, Mustang II's, Granada, Monarch all got 8's. The small cars with the small engine's will have the best gearing for performance, the Granada/Monarchs would all have had 2.79's.
I think Pintos came with 8's as well, and the ones that race at the local circle track use stock 3.55 gears. I have a set laying on my garage floor that I'd sell cheap, if anyone wants to pay shipping or pick them up if your in the area