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    Question independent rear for model A

     



    I have an opportunity to install a independent rar end from a 91 cougar xr-7 into my 1928 model A coupe with a small block ford. What I am wondering is if anyone can see any handling problems at all? The coupe has a dropped axle up front. Anyone know what kind of gear ratios are available for these rear ends?

    Thanks so much.

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    Which rear end is it, the 8", or the 8.8" ?? If it's the 8.8", there are almost as many gear ratios to select from as there is for a 9", if it is the more common 8", you will be a bit more limited. The handling should be fine as long as you size the spring rates to correspond with the car weight. Plan on using coilovers, or the stock Cougar pieces???
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    I have been reading the enthusiast magazines for years and can not recall an article about or any reference to using one of thrse late Ford IRS set ups in a rod. There must be a reason. Are you sure this is a practical swap?
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    Did a little web searching. The first link is just interesting. The second and third may be more applicable. In any case, a place to start.

    http://www.suspension.com/Must-IRS.htm

    http://www.ndgearheadscruiserproducts.com/id28.htm

    http://www.suede37.com/images/mycars...coupe/chassis/

    I think that both of the set ups shown above use the original subframe. The Jag conversion eliminated the subframe and it looked trick. The Ford unit is butt ass ugly and I would not run one under a Model A unless the subframe could be eliminated.

    Think I would pass.
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    Thanks so much for the help. I did not realise that it would be that ugly. I think I will go with the 9".


    Jason

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    Man, that is one fugly rear axle setup. Might be OK if it was completely hidden.

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    I was thinking of putting a corvette rearend under a 29 model a. Anybody got any ideas on it's chances for success?
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