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Old Mar 12, 2023 | 06:03 AM
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Custom diff work on the 56

Guys. Have just managed to remove the wooden box that the previous owner used to pack the parts in for the big haul from Victoria to NSW and here is the first peek at what is under the rear end.
The guy I bought it off says its an XD Ford Falcon rear end from the early 80's. I'm thinking it is a Borg Warner LSD on account of a tag saying Slip Resistant Diff 2.72 ratio. A fair bit of work has gone into fitting it up.
The thing that concerns me is that it appears wider than factory and and wondering whether this custom work is going to be poking out of the new bed that I have yet to order? I guess the good thing is the chassis looks to be in
excellent health,



She's coming together...or rather, coming apart to come together.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2023 | 06:52 AM
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Here is a diagram that I did some time ago when I was at a similar point in my build, thought it might be helpfu.


This diagram shows axle widths for C4 IFS/IRS
 
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That diff will be the same width as the original f100 diff , those wheels however look quite fat and meaty .
 
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Originally Posted by CharlieLed
Here is a diagram that I did some time ago when I was at a similar point in my build, thought it might be helpfu.


This diagram shows axle widths for C4 IFS/IRS
It sure does help. Thank you for this diagram.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2023 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by seaves46
That diff will be the same width as the original f100 diff , those wheels however look quite fat and meaty .
Yes, they are nice fat wheels, deep dish. Good thing is these rear fenders are the wider style glass ones. Bad news is the truck won't fit in the garage 🤣 actually I don't know why I'm laughing.
 
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