Can anyone guide me to a complete rear axle swap for my 55 F100. I've been hearing about Ford Explorer 8.8 rear axle swap. I will also swap to a Crown Vic front end so I want to do disc brake all around. Having somewhat of a modern undercarriage with the air setup I will be doing. Just a bad ass RAT Concerns- Width(from hub to hub) Spline fitment (if running I-6 with a 3 on the floor.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...6_F100_Rear_End_Selection_and_Rear_Suspension Read that, the explorer rear is the way to go if you want a complete package deal with limited slip and discs, 250$ and you got one they are easy to come by.
Air and RAT will not go over very well here. But the Explorer axle is a great option. The Crown Vic from a '03-'11 is too wide for the '56 and older F100's, but an '02-Back frame graft will work. I've been researching this very front end the past two or three days. My research points to about a 66.75" hub-to-hub measurement which will severally limit wheel choices. The '02-back is about 63.8" which is much more usable in this truck.
I am building a 53 Merc 1/2 ton and will use a 9" from a 76 f-100 They are a bolt in. So Ibelieve that 60-80 will fit.
Isn't it from an 03-07 C/V front end...that is correct fitment with mod of course...Correct me if im wrong please. So your saying use 02 and older C/V for front? So 02 back to?
03 and up crown vic/town car/ marquis you want the p71 cop car its all aluminum http://fordification.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=61554 http://www.team321.com/truckirs/TEAM321TruckIRSInstall.html
thats correct my truck has a 9 inch in the back from that year and my dad does also the spring perches bolt right up and then if you want disk brakes they are easy to find
'57-72 F100 9" is a direct fit, minor bolting issues, such as shock mounting. '73 on up are a bit too wide. Explorer fits, but the pads are on the opposite sides, and are spaced about 1/4" off from the F100's stock width. (wheel bolt pattern different obviously, too)
I put an 8 inch out of a granada, and tubbed it slightly with s10 pickup inner fender panels. The rims were a reverse off set that actually is 10 inches wide with a 275/60R15, but they look kind of stock from the side view. Combination works real well.
i,m new over here . I , m about to buy a ford f100 100% originall i want to make sure of this. is there any way to know if the engine and trans are the ones came with the truck, and where are vin number and serial number locations thanks