Originally Posted by train2

Hey thanks for all the info on the rear swap.I went to junk yard found a 72 f100 9 in. 5x5.Looked up the rear tag its 2.75 gears 9 in out of a 77 e-100,go figure,so here is another one that fits great ,no issues ,shocks mounted on 9 in rear stock,driveshaft bolt in,springs no problem,used 3in. hangers from junkyard,brakeline no issue,and the best part 69 mph,I can finally use first gear no issues,thank you for all your advice on this matter,I just put the old rear on craigslist,see what happens,thanks again