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Old Feb 26, 2015 | 08:51 PM
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Ford 9" in 53 Ford
Can anyone give me the drum to drum measurement on their 53 truck? I have a ford 9" out of a 70 Mustang and wanted to know if I had to shorten it to put in my 53???
 
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It is narrower than the stock diff for the truck.
 
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Really? The guy I bought the truck off said he thought it was going to be needed to be cut down. So can I run it?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2015 | 09:45 PM
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I believe it is 59 1/4 wide compared to F100's 61 1/4. Might have to use to use reversed wheels to move away from bed sides.
 
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Ahh can anyone confirm that?? Good to know, glad I asked
 
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1948 through 1960 Ford F-1 and F-100 Rear Axle (differential) Swaps - Ford Trucks

Try this link out for info on 48-60 axle sizes and swaps
 
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It will fit. You need to redo spring perches. Bolt pattern is different so you need different wheels. It will allow a deeper dish wheel though.
 
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