Thread: Starting it early, 41 ford PU

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It seems like everyone will tell you to get a rear sump oil pan... why? and holy h3ll the choices that are out there. I am thinking that i am going to end up waiting on the motor and trans until i get this body and frame straightened out. Keep them tips coming though!

anyone have thoughts on what rear axle i should run? gearing? I know it is early in the game for me, but never too early to start lookin for parts.

Originally Posted by 41HalfTonFord

It seems like everyone will tell you to get a rear sump oil pan... why? and holy h3ll the choices that are out there. I am thinking that i am going to end up waiting on the motor and trans until i get this body and frame straightened out. Keep them tips coming though!

anyone have thoughts on what rear axle i should run? gearing? I know it is early in the game for me, but never too early to start lookin for parts.

The rear axle of choice leans towards the Ford 9" which was in a wide range of vehicles through the years (link http://www.dutchmanaxles.com/images/...Ford_Truck.pdf ) but one from a Mustang is a good strong rear, too. As for the gearing, that should be the last thing you change, selected based on the final drive ratio from the tranny you select, and the rear tire diameter you choose, based on keeping the cruise rpm at the right spot in the torque curve for the engine you've chosen. Picked right you'll get the acceleration you want in the lower gears matched to the best cruise rpm/economy you can get on the highway.