1955 Ford P-UP rear replacement

[38 Conv]

Looking for ADVICE on who installed a 1963 to 72 Ford F-100 9" rear in there 1953-56 Ford pick-up-- what is all needed --do I need new 3" u-bolts--NEW U-bolt plates-- original emergency brake cable fit-- etc-- I have a NEW rebuilt Ford 9"" from a 1965 Ford F-100 with 3:08 gears I want to install, pictures of finish product-- Thanks---

Have the original Dana-44 rear all redone complete drum to drum For sale at $ 250.00---

 

[joe plumber]

I put a 12 bolt Chevy in mine .Piece of cake .I wish I would have put in a Ford.Its a simple swap no matter which you choose .Also I am in the process of installing disc brakes.I guess it all depends on what your preference is .JMO

 

[paul2748]

Early Ford rears (57 to ???) 9 inchers out of a Ford pickup are a direct bolt in and have the benefit of the same bolt pattern. The spring perches are supposed to be in the correct position.

 

[B Duncan]

I installed a 9" from a 1972 Ford F-100. It has a track-lok with 3.25 gears in my 1953 F-100. This was a direct bolt in. I cut off the shock mounts from the 1972 axle, and used the original F-100 bolt on shock mounts. Drive shaft, brakes, and parking brake worked with ease. I am running a mild flathead engine and the stock ******. It runs freeway speeds well.

 

[38 Conv]

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