Another Rear End

[crzipilot]

Does anyone know if a '66 Fairlane 9 inch rear will fit under a '65 mustang. Think one has to move the perches, but think that's it??? Been reading all the threads on the rear end swaps, and have to admit....quite confused at this point....

 

[D.Hearne]

I see you've found the one on ebay. It's two inches wider, otherwise it'll bolt right in. I emailed the seller for better pics, the one pictured sure looks like an 8" to me.

 

[crzipilot]

Ack, you found me out. Ya saw it on ebay, didn't look real close as didn't have time, was going to go back and look, but alas. I have found some complete 9" rears for 125 or so, and some Exploder rears for cheaper or same price with disc, but leaning towards something a little easier...

 

[D.Hearne]

That 66 Comet rear disappeared, I figured you bought it. I hope someone got what they paid for and not an expensive 8".

 

[D.Hearne]

The Exploder rears can be a great deal, just watch the ratio. I looked at 7 of em in one yard a few months ago, two had 3.08's and drums open diff, three had 3.73's, posi and drums, two had 3.73's, posi and discs. I settled for an 81 Bronco 9" with 3.50's and traction loc. If I could have found an Exploder rear with 4.11's and trac-loc, I'd have ******ed that up instead. Costs the same to narrow the 9 & 8.8's.

 

[crzipilot]

No, I didn't buy it. Still deciding which way to go. Have to talk to a buddy of mine, that does rear ends and trannies, and see what he can do for me too.

As to the Exploder rears. reading the write ups (maybe I was just too tired) but it just seemed a bit more confusing cutting those down....

Thanks for the info though.