1954 Ford Sedan Delivery

[garyhamblin]

Has anyone used a rear from a Ford Explorer in a Sedan Delivery.

 

[ponymare]

It would be like using any other non stock rear end, measure the width, reset the spring perches, getting the right angle, then there's the gear ratio to take into consideration.

 

[frank long island]

I used an explorer rear under my wagon as I put 4 wheel disks locar makes a cable kit for the explorer emergency clevis also make sure you get the flange from the driveshaft as the coupling bolts together you have to change the spring perch replacement are available at any race parts supplier {summit speedway ect} also get the lower mount you will need to get new u bolts and fab a shock extension you can use the stock shocks check the pinion bearing as well as axle bearings as I speak from experience good luck

 

[JeffB2]

You can get a ton of info here: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Ford-8_8-axle.shtml The dimension chart is a big help earlier Rangers are a better fit @ 56 1/2" you can swap the Explorer disc brakes to it if that is what you want. These rear ends can be found with lockers in Pic-N-Pulls under $200, More info in detail here: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Explorer8_8.shtml