Rear End Swap

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  1. eddie1975

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    Well im in the middle of swaping rears, from stock 8 inch 2.79 open , to a 57 ford fairlane 500 9 inch 3.56 spooled...:yahoo:

    As soon as a few more parts get here ill be able to put it back together...
    Got JCW 4 Leafs with shackles...waiting on the spool from summit(on back order) and Caltracs...which are in transit

    Just one question...what shocks are you guys running on the rear? i was thinking lakewood 50/50 but maybe just some cheapies...any ideas?

    oh yeah i have an 8 inch for sale now:tiphat: parts or whole let me know:burnout:


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    grbmaverickmo That Maverick Guy

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    The cheaper the better for me let that backend soft. Did you get the running problem fixed?
     
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    what gears and setup do you have in the 8in?
    thanx ray
     
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    Looks great eddie:thumbs2: nice slicks(y)
     
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    not yet , ive been working late every day past 2 weeks:( making extra money tho, but i plan to screw with it tomorrow , im going to clean up the underside tomorrow , then sometime late tomorrow im going to go head first into the engine


    the 8 inch is STOCK 2.79 gears, open diff
     
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    That's gonna be cool...
     
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    I let the Caltrac guys talk me into the Rancho shocks. They are 5 way external adjustable and reasonably priced. Call Calvert racing and have them give you the info on them. I haven't gotten the car running yet, but I can't wait to try them.
     
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    Don`t take it apart any farther the r-up is a coming. Got to have it there.:burnout: :camera: :yikes: :yikes:
     
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    naw this is it , it will be back together as soon as a few parts arive

    yeah the r-up is coming up fast , itll be ready:cool:
     
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    Congrats man!
    I wish I was in a position to do so much.
    I am jealous...

    Get you a locker or traclock, don't do the spool thing!
    Safer that way.

    Good luck!
    Dave
     
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