shoebox rearend...what to use?

[Dan]

Trying to decide if I will need to change the rearend in my '49 - I will be running a SBC/auto. I know that the Maverick is the rear of choice but they seem difficult to find around here - are there any other rears that fit well? Do I even need to change or will the stock one be okay? Thanks-

[fordnutz]

Mid to late 60's Mustang, cougar, fairlane. They are a bolt in. I think Granada will work too. The stock rear may work, but are a little weak. Depends on how big your rite foot is.

[Tim]

i used the mavrick, but i know theres others that fit.

far as ive ben told anything over like 130 hspwr will grenade the stock rear

tim

[286merc]

The 49 was the weakest of the shoebox rears, bad axles in that case.
Find a 51 automatic rear and dont beat it and it will last. OTOH ratios are still kind of poor for highway so a 8" is probably the better choice. The main thing to be careful of is wheel clearance, especially lowered, there aint much room for error or wide rubber.

[desertdroog]

I have a 1968 Mustang 8 inch in my 1954 Ford Sedan. It is more narrow than the stock one, which may or may not be similar to what you have in your Shoebox.

[FLAT-TOP BOB]

look at the two wheel drive s-10's, if you do not mind a gm rea. easy to find and cheap! i think that is what bass has in his shoebox.

[TP]

Ranger pickup in mine and it's a posi.TP

[FORDOLE500]

IF YOU CAN FIND AN 8" OUT OF A MID 60S FORD LIKE A COMIT CALIENTE THE SPRING HANGERS ARE IN THE EXACT LOCATION

[du$ty]

those stock shoebox rears are way tougher than you would think...50ford on here runs one and i run one in my t.he runs a 351 that he has mild built but is pretty badass and he romps on it..and drives it daily..your u joints will go before those rear ends do.