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| Author: | NCDemon1971 [ Fri Dec 18, 2015 7:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Shock plates for use with 8 inch Ford? |
I'm guessing you'd need the Ford style shock plate when using the 8 inch rear in an a body? Or does it matter? |
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| Author: | Dan-o [ Sat Dec 19, 2015 6:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shock plates for use with 8 inch Ford? |
Quote: I'm guessing you'd need the Ford style shock plate when using the 8 inch rear in an a body? Or does it matter?
8" or 8.8?With the 8.8 you'll need some persuasion and some larger u bolts. However I just installed an 8.8 in a GTX for a customer and used Mancini's Shock Plates and u bolts for an 8.75". Worked great. |
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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Sat Dec 19, 2015 6:25 am ] |
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You need shock plates that will mount the A body shocks. I used A body plates to mount an 8.8. Some modifications were required. New ubolts are always a good idea. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Sat Dec 19, 2015 6:39 am ] |
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I have used 8.75"/8.25" Mopar plates and Ubolts on mine (3" axle tubes). The tubes are usually 2.75" on the 8" axle, so you need some 1/8" strip steel spacers to make the bolts fit properly. Lou |
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| Author: | NCDemon1971 [ Sat Dec 19, 2015 12:19 pm ] |
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It is the 8" rear. Thanks everyone. Lou, could you get a picture of that setup? |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Sat Dec 19, 2015 8:13 pm ] |
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I am hopeless with pictures and I don't have a "smart" phone. I do writing and visual production as a big part of my job and so can't bear to do it as part of my hobby. Come to my house or a race and I am happy to show you... Best, Lou |
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| Author: | NCDemon1971 [ Sat Dec 19, 2015 8:27 pm ] |
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Understand that. Thanks Lou, I can probably figure it out. |
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| Author: | NCDemon1971 [ Sat Dec 19, 2015 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shock plates for use with 8 inch Ford? |
Quote: Quote: I'm guessing you'd need the Ford style shock plate when using the 8 inch rear in an a body? Or does it matter?
8" or 8.8?With the 8.8 you'll need some persuasion and some larger u bolts. However I just installed an 8.8 in a GTX for a customer and used Mancini's Shock Plates and u bolts for an 8.75". Worked great. |
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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Sun Dec 20, 2015 6:33 am ] |
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I used a narrowed Explorer 8.8 in my 65 Valaint with great success. The width is perfect and the rear discs are a nice match for factory A body discs. I used the same rear in my 51 DeSoto and find the rear discs are a little small for use with the larger late B body discs. |
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| Author: | neilskiw [ Sun Dec 20, 2015 7:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Narrowed 8.8 Ratio? |
Sandy, what ratio did you end up with in your '65? Thanks. Neil |
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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Sun Dec 20, 2015 8:18 am ] |
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3.55 It was installed with an OD 5 speed and 235/60/14 tires In my DeSoto the ratio is also 3.55 with an OD automatic ...with 265/75/15 tires |
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| Author: | Dan-o [ Sun Dec 20, 2015 8:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Shock plates for use with 8 inch Ford? |
Quote: Quote: Quote: I'm guessing you'd need the Ford style shock plate when using the 8 inch rear in an a body? Or does it matter?
8" or 8.8?With the 8.8 you'll need some persuasion and some larger u bolts. However I just installed an 8.8 in a GTX for a customer and used Mancini's Shock Plates and u bolts for an 8.75". Worked great. |
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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Sun Dec 20, 2015 8:42 am ] |
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I would add: easy Ebrake solutions easy/cheap/available parts. Many ratio choices light weight |
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| Author: | NCDemon1971 [ Tue Dec 29, 2015 7:07 pm ] |
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Lou, What did you choose to run for a u joint? Also, did the driveshaft have to be shortened? |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:03 am ] |
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I used a conversion joint from Mopar 7260 to early 90s Mustang 5.0, then you have to rob the 1.125" (IIRC) caps from a stock 70s Maverick joint for the Mustang side of the joint. Denny's or someone could sell you a direct adapter too, but might be just as much as your local parts store buying the 2 I mentioned. I have done 2 8" swaps (from a 7.25" mopar) and did not need dshaft length change. Others have found the same. Lou |
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