Wheel lug pattern match up
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Wheel lug pattern match up
I have a '48 F-3 that I am still trying to get my mind around with regards to lightside vs.darkside. I have been reading this forum and researching options. I see that TCI has an option for a 6 x 5.5" disc brake rotor for their MII IFS. Does anyone know of a rear end swap that would match up with that lug pattern? Conversely does anyone know of an IFS supplier that has an option to match up with the 8 x 6.5" pattern on the Dana 60 rear end?
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Haven't done it myself, but I s'pose you could go two ways. A '57-72 pickup Ford 9" will fit under the rear if you go with the 5x5.5" front rotors, which is standard Ford front fare. AFAIK, the 6x5.5" is a GM pattern?
Or you could try using newer Ford front rotors from a 3/4 ton truck in place of the 2wd Ford pickup rotors typically used in the kits (most kits are GM calipers w/1970's F100 2wd rotors). It's a matter of matching up the rotor diameter with the spindle and caliper. This is not something I've really looked into, but for the most part, spindle hub sizes are the same. I know Bob Jones has directions on using the 3/4 ton 8 lug units in place of a stock beam axle disc brake kit... Maybe some research in this will get ya what yer looking for. Here's Bob's link: F-2/F-3 Front Disc Brake Conversion
Or you could try using newer Ford front rotors from a 3/4 ton truck in place of the 2wd Ford pickup rotors typically used in the kits (most kits are GM calipers w/1970's F100 2wd rotors). It's a matter of matching up the rotor diameter with the spindle and caliper. This is not something I've really looked into, but for the most part, spindle hub sizes are the same. I know Bob Jones has directions on using the 3/4 ton 8 lug units in place of a stock beam axle disc brake kit... Maybe some research in this will get ya what yer looking for. Here's Bob's link: F-2/F-3 Front Disc Brake Conversion
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Street rod Manufacturing inc. has a kit, just put in f3 disc brake conversion for a search. They are pricey. I am trying to make the same decision for my 52 f-3. I want more ratio and wheel choices but retain a stock look. Make sense?
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Thank you both very much for the input & the link; I'll do some more research. That's exactly what I am trying to accomplish: better rear axle ratio, & better drivability for daily driver use; but still retain the old school look. There's a part of me that says an F-3 should still be able (look) to haul 3/4 ton, even if I'd probably never do it.
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[ That's exactly what I am trying to accomplish: better rear axle ratio, & better drivability for daily driver use; but still retain the old school look. There's a part of me that says an F-3 should still be able (look) to haul 3/4 ton, even if I'd probably never do it.]
Sounds like we are on the same page.
Sounds like we are on the same page.
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