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| Author: | guest [ Sat Mar 26, 2005 4:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | best, decently priced optiion for rear end swap/rebuild |
I have a 72' valiant with a 7-1/4. This rear end is a crap bucket that has seen better days. so what are some options and prices for some swaps/rebuilds. i dont want to have to get new rims, or too much mod. drivline is fine. but i also want to be able to swap ratio's easier. well ya know, i really dont know what i want, i guess i just wanna hear some options from more experienced peeps. |
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| Author: | Rust collector [ Sat Mar 26, 2005 5:02 pm ] |
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If you want to swap ratios easy, go for the 8-3/4" If you want cheap go 7-1/4 in good shape. Or the ford8" |
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| Author: | guest [ Sat Mar 26, 2005 5:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | quote |
i was quoted 399 for a 7-1/4 rebuild. is this legit, or should i keep lookin |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sat Mar 26, 2005 5:36 pm ] |
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Price quoted is fairly realistic. Most parts are still widely available, since the 7-1/4" was also used under early 4-cylinder Dakota pickup trucks. |
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| Author: | gmader [ Sun Mar 27, 2005 10:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Ford 8 inch pros and cons |
I bought a good used maverick 8" rear end for $120 last year. Here are a few things to consider: Pros: Easy to get parts for http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestor ... nford.aspx Fits the spring perches, and is really close to the stock width from flange to flange Cheap and pretty easy to find. Cons: Need a conversion U joint(napa 240-0353 when I checked) Need larger axle lower spring/shock mount plates and U bolts to fit larger axle tubes. The brake lines and brake choices are a wash, I suppose. I converted to rear disks at the same time. You could keep the Ford drums, if you want, and add in an adjustable proportioning valve to make it work right. Greg |
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| Author: | Pierre [ Sun Mar 27, 2005 5:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Ford 8 inch pros and cons |
Quote:
Cons: Need a conversion U joint(napa 240-0353 when I checked)
fyi - 7 1/4" uses smaller (2"?) u-bolts, 8 3/4" uses 3" so even if you do the mopar swap you'll still need the appropriate shock plates and u bolts
Need larger axle lower spring/shock mount plates and U bolts to fit larger axle tubes. |
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| Author: | NewLancerMan [ Sun Mar 27, 2005 5:48 pm ] |
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Having just investigated getting new rear ends, I had several offers for 8.25" (not 8.75") for under $100 drum to drum. Course those are all BBP. There were also some SBP 7.25s offered for <$100. Advertise on moparts and see what you can get. Might be cheaper than rebuilding yours if you find a good one. the 8.75s are pricey, so good luck with that. MJ |
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