Thread: 9 inch rear discs (again)

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I know cost is a factor (is for me, too) but I'm removing the 8.5" 10 bolt and leaf spring setup from my '36 Chevy to install a '95 or newer 8.8" Ford Explorer rear. They come with posi and disc brakes from the factory and 3.55 or 3.73 gears. I've found a source for the 3.55 version (non posi) NEW and still on pallet from Ford for $500. Wrecking yards get about that for the posi version used.

As for strength, they're 31 spine (compared to a Mustang's 28) making them stronger than the Mustang unit. And there are MANY Rustangs running 10's in the 1/4 with the 8.8" factory rear.

They measure 58.3" from hub to hub (that's 1.7" narrower than my Nova 10 bolt.)

The only thing I don't like is purely cosmetic. The "pumpkin" is off-center like a 4WD front axle. Hell, my car's gonna be so low, no one will ever see it!!

Just an idea from a fellow Mississippian!!