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May 1, 2006 | 07:52 PM

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idealtrucks

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Will this rearend work?

Will a rearend out of a 86 or 87 model truck work in our model trucks? I know the 86 and 87 are different body styles, but not sure which model the rearend is.

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May 1, 2006 | 10:00 PM

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It would be an 8.8 for an F-150, or a D60 or early sterling 10.25 for the heavier trucks. Neither I'd really want under my truck, and they aren't direct bolt ups.

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May 2, 2006 | 01:29 PM

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those axles are wider than our series turcks have, i think. I know the very next series after ours has wider axles with different spring perch locations.

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May 3, 2006 | 05:51 AM

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The rears are the same from 73/86 when the 9" was discontinued. To use one on a pre 73 the perches have to be moved inward. Tires will be out closer to the fenders.

John

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May 3, 2006 | 08:27 AM

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THanks, thats all I needed to know. BTW, why would Ford discontinue using such a popular and strong rearend as the 9"??

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May 3, 2006 | 09:35 AM

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Good question, All of the rear ends that Nascar runs are modified Ford 9". Why Did Ford stop using the FE? One of the best pulling motors ever built.

John

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May 3, 2006 | 05:57 PM

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Ford has done some very odd things over the years. I think getting away from the twin I beam suspension was a very dumb thing too.

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