whats the best 5 lug rearend to use for 1962 falcon/comet

just need input from guys that have done it , whats the best 5 lug rearend to use im converting from 4 lug to 5 lug , ive heard that the 87 ford ranger is the way to go then ive heard go with the tried and true 8 inch ,,,,, im going to run astro supremes in 14x6 w/ 2.75 back spacing so i think i want a 56 inch rearend ,,,,,,,,,,any help would be great thanks guys

 

Have you looked into having your axles and drums redrilled for 5 lug or buying 5 lug replacement axles and drums? Heck of a lot easier than swapping rear ends. Just a thought.

 

granada

 

Maverick

 

92 and older ranger 8.8 with posi and 10" brakes
move the perches to the bottom and you good to go.

 

and it's literally a bolt in.

 

Unless the rear is from a 4 liter ranger they are 7.8 and not real
strong. Ok if you aren't putting to much power on it. Also one axel is shorter, the right one I belive and it offsets the center of the diff. which
is fine becuse you want your u joints to work. The 8.8 is good and
strong as they used them in most f150's 80's to 90's and in alot of other rwd ford stuff.

 

The 4 lug and 5 lug rears in the Falcon are completely different.
that little wimpy 4 lug rear in a 62 Falcon is great in stock form, but would be hard to adapt, and nothing from the 8 inch will fit.

The best one to get is the original 5 lug Falcon rear from 63-65, then the Maverick.
On a good day I can get $300 for a Falcon one, and the Mavericks go for about $200.

Pretty cheap for a nice upgrade.

 

The Maverick 8" wil go right in with no problem, but you are going to need new U-bolts and different lower shock plates.(grab the Maverick plates) The Mav rear will also have beefier axles, and a ribbed centrsection. The Granada 8" will also work, but it is app, 1" wider.

 

thanks you guys , im trying to find a rearend that can handle 200hp my budy has a line on a 91 ranger 8.8 so im hoping that works out i also need it to be geared close to a 2.73

 

I shoulda known Ford wouldn't make it that easy.

 

your early Mustang will work also 64-66 8inch from a V8 car

 

that's what I have used,,HRP

 

If you get serious ... a 57 Ford 9 inch is almost a bolt in also.

 

I've got a 63 fairlane V8 rear with 3.50 gears laying around.

 

What he said

 

do any of you guys know anyone selling on of these rearends in socal ,, im having a hell of a time i need rearend to be 56 inch to 56 1/2 wide thanks guys any help rocks

 

Do you still have the fairlane v8 rear end

 

I'm a ways away but I have a 63 Sprint 8" with automatic gears sitting here...

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Old thread, I know, but to keep misinformation from spreading. Too wide by 2".

 

Again, old thread, but Ford Ranger 8.8, from 1983-1992, is 56-1/2" wide. I have one under my '60 Falcon.

They can be had with 9" or 10" drums. The pinion is slightly offset, so you will need a small diameter driveshaft to use the stock floor.

 

What drive shaft did you use under your falcon with the ranger rear end

 

I don't have a stock floor.

I have a handmade tunnel that is built to accept a 1960 Thunderbird console, clear a T56 6-speed, and tuck the exhaust.

You could have the stock one modified.

 

This is a 10 year old thread and the poster with the rear passed away about a month ago.