Ford 9 inch rear in a 73 Duster?HELPPP

[JohnnyJet]

Ok my rear needs replacing and the 8 3/4 are priced outta the atmosphere. Soooooooo a friend says a Ford 9 inch will fit. My question is ... which one? Out of what Ford will fit best. Also what is the size of an A-body rear(measurement that is)...I currently have a an E-body rear in my Duster. Any help is greatly appreciated guys.

 

[67Dart273]

One of 'em that is much coveted is the one out of the late Linocoln Versaille. Spring pads are on the order of 1/2" wider, as is the wheel - to - wheel flange distance. Pretty much a drop in, adapt the brake lines and 'mergecy brake cables and you're done. Oh, by the way ---it's got REAR DISKS from the factory.

If you have a "big joint" driveline, you can have it shortened, and use a 1/2 Mopar, 1/2 Ford conversion joint.

 

[LXguy]

All you need is axles and a housing. That's going to be cheaper than a 9" build, especially by the time you sell the E-body housing back out.

Almost any 9" deal is going to have to be shortened and have the spring pads moved.

 

[JohnnyJet]

lincoln versaille? ford granada? mercury monarch? or just the versaille

 

[rumblefish360]

Hey JJ, how are ya bro!

Click this for food for thought; http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=89918

 

[JohnnyJet]

I just read that entire thread and Kudos to all the work put into that build. Im looking for a bolt in and go set up. My issue is that my e-body rear is 1 inch to wide? And my tires hit the wheel lip when I hit bumps. plus I need to change gears from 3.23 to 3.55 or a lil higher. any suggestions cuz Im not sold on puttin ford crap(lol) in my car.