Thread: 34 ford question

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Yes, mounting flange means where the wheel mounts. IMO an 8" would be plenty stout for a cruiser, have used several for just that. Chassis Engineering Inc. even makes a bolt in rear spring setup that takes the Maverick rear without even changing the original mounting perches, that's how well it fits your car.

If you want something a little different (but more expensive...) One of the easiest swaps I ever put under a 34 Ford was a 64-67 Corvette independent rear axle. Later years may be the same, but this is what I used. Other than welding a mounting plate for the pumpkin onto the stock rear crossmember and fabricating two brackets for the trailing arms to bolt to the frame rails, it was a bolt in swap!! The only thing I wouldnt do again is chroming the half shafts and braces.....hated crawling under the car all the time to polish it!

I know you said you wanted a Ford rearend, but I used an '86 Chevy s10 rear in my 34. Didn't have to narrow it, have a 383 Chevy stroker with a 5 speed, don't baby it, never a problem. 3.42 gears, I added an Auburn gear positraction unit, and used the triangulated coilover suspension that Antique and Collectibles supplied. Just a thought. Cheap, strong and easy to find.

these are some great suggestions and it doesnt have to be a ford rear end. hell the motor and tranny are chevy anyway.