Found this online and was wondering if it would fit my stock 72 axle. It says it's for 62 to 77. But I want a second opinion
5-lug axles or axle bearings for a 8" housing won't fit a 4-lug 8" housing. The axle tubes are different size diameter
Will a Mustang rear fit with Minimal work? I seen where the Explorer would work if I was to cut one side down. But I don't have access to the tools I'd need for that yet
Actually it's the tube ends around the bearings that are different. If you happen to have a '71 5-lug then it is the narrowest Maverick housing. The '71 rearend I have measures 55-1/2" flange to flange. I'm thinking the 72-up 5-lug rearends measure around 56" or 56.25"
I'm referring to the '71 GT parts car I have, never pulled a hubcap to see how many lugs it has... It's a orig 200 6cyl car and has a four lug spare, 99.9% they'll be four lugs hiding under the caps...
What all rears will fit without having to modify it. Other than moving spring perches? Don't have to be disk brake. I'm just wanting 5 lugs. I don't plan on racing it and just having disk in the front seems safe enough for me. And is there just a 5 lug hub out there somewhere that will fit? That might be a more walet friendly alternative
Is there not a junkyard within 100 miles that has a Maverick with a 5 bolt rear? Seems you are making it more complicated then it has to be. http://www.junkyards.com/directory2/indiana/madison.html Micah
Think I might have one. If the guy still has it when I get up there. Found a granada rear for 75 bucks
My rims are fitting pretty good now and it has 1 inch adapter plates on each side. So I don't think I'll have to worry about my rims backspacing