Ford rear end!??
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Ford rear end!??
I have a 52 pick up and the gearing isnt real good im unsure exactly what the gering is but i am wondering if anyone would know if a rear end out of a 1987 ford f-150 would fit in my truck? or anyone else got any ideas how i could go about changing the gears for cheap? lol as i am short for cash but would like to get the beast on the road this summer
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Click on the link below it will provide a lot of good information, I installed a 69 F100 rearend with 3.23 gears in my 51 F1 and I'm really happy with it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...ial_Swaps.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...ial_Swaps.html
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It's probably too wide for a 52 but measure it and see. You need about 61 inches from center of tread to center of tread, although my stock 48 F-3 measured about 64. Sometimes you can get by with a wider rear if you use wheels will more inset. 
Vern
Vern
