Will 71 Lincoln 9inch possi with disk work for my 73 maverick

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  1. Thomas

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    Hi Thomas:
    It will be way too wide! Flange to Flange on our Mav/Comet approx. 51 1/4" and to axle face is approx. 56 1/4". If you have fabricating/welding skills, you can shorten the housing, add leaf spring perches and use your existing axles.....
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    Disc brake parts are impossible to find for that thing.
     
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    Thanks for the info. I kind of thought it should be about 56 inches long
    And thought the disc brakes would be good
    But looks like to much work for that to work
     
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    I've heard with some modification a mid-to-late 90s Explorer has an 8.8 w/ posi and easily available disc brakes.
     
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