I am changing my drive train to a 302 w/ auto-o.d. from a 87 T Bird. what rear end will fit with minimum modification & still use a 5 lug pattern?My stock axle measures 60" hub /hub+ - 1/2".

What model/ year vehicles do i look for?

 

The rear from a 67-72 Ford pick up will fit right in your truck. The pinion angle will need to be adjusted by shimming at the spring pads. I modified a rear from an 87 Crown Vic for my 48. When I was looking for suitable rears for my truck I also found that a Nova rear from around 1970 would also be about the right width. With any rear swap you'll most likely have to fabricate a new driveshaft also.

 

thanks for the response. i'm lighting the torches this week on the front suspension then i'll do the rear end. thanks again .

 

if you are changing the front end, you may want to match the track width and bolt pattern to it. If you change the bolt pattern, finding a a car 9" rearend would be in order. Check 60-64 Ford Galaxy is 60". Also try 71-73 Mustangs and Cougars. Finding an 8" rearend in that range is easy.The 57-79 truck rearend will be about 1-1 1/2" wider than the stock rearend.