Excellent info! Didn't realize these 9 3/8" beasties existed! Is there a problem with that axle - ie.buying brakes or drums, or just a warning that they are different from the more common 9" units?

Regarding other axle choices, the Granada rear is 57 1/2" wide, so could be used with some shallow backset rims, to make up for the 3 1/3 " difference. I had measured an 85 Crown Vic, and that rear is 61" - but not leaf spring, so lots of cleanup to use on an Econo.