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Topic: largest four lug rear end
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1496
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-14-2004 12:36 PM
   
is there an 8 inch rear? for four lug? i posted gear sizes earlier and was looking into buying a bigger rear no bigger then 8 inch. buti wasnt sure if they made them four lug or not. i need to go four lug. i like the look and plus i just bought some nice wheels off of senzstang. i mean im more or less looking for a bolt on mod. dont want to have to get it cut down bc its to wide i dont know any ideas are taken. thanks Brian------------------
1966 mustang coupe
200ci 3 speed tranny
msd 6a ignition, blaster 2 coil, 2 inch exhaust to a glass pac, stock rear, single out header, cold air intake (homemade).
white w/ black interior
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4413
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 02-14-2004 01:48 PM
All 8" and larger rear ends have 5 lug (or more) hubs to my knowledge. Maybe you could have a pair of axles re-drilled for a four lug pattern?------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1496
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-14-2004 02:31 PM
from what ive read... the 70-74 mavericks had an 8inch four lug rearend. (falcon performance handbook) so i think im now in search of one of those rearends. is this information true?------------------
1966 mustang coupe
200ci 3 speed tranny
msd 6a ignition, blaster 2 coil, 2 inch exhaust to a glass pac, stock rear, single out header, cold air intake (homemade).
white w/ black interior
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 5104
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 02-14-2004 03:25 PM
I brought up this question a while back and was informed that some of the MustangII's with v6's had 8" 4 lug. you may have to move the spring perches though. Guys? anyone want to confirm or deny that?, because I'm not sure.------------------
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1496
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-14-2004 04:35 PM
well i read about the mav in my ford falcon performance handbook. and they said is only about 3/4 inch longer and will fit perfect------------------
1966 mustang coupe
200ci 3 speed tranny
msd 6a ignition, blaster 2 coil, 2 inch exhaust to a glass pac, stock rear, single out header, cold air intake (homemade).
white w/ black interior
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 19581
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-14-2004 04:56 PM
The 71 Mavrick I got my 8" rear out of had 4 lug axles. I only used the center section, but it was more easy just to take the whole rear end home.------------------
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1496
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-14-2004 05:04 PM
ok so i need to search for a 70 to 71 mav four lug 8 inch rear . cool------------------
1966 mustang coupe
200ci 3 speed tranny
msd 6a ignition, blaster 2 coil, 2 inch exhaust to a glass pac, stock rear, single out header, cold air intake (homemade).
white w/ black interior
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65coupei6
Gearhead Posts: 451
From: S.F., CA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 02-14-2004 10:20 PM
You can not use a four lug from anything but a Maverick. All the other 4 lugs have the wrong bolt pattern that you will need to match your front.
This is what you need to look for:Maverick 70-75
The diff. tag should read:
WDV-J = 2.83:1
WDY-K = 3.08:1
WDV-L = 3.2:1
WDW-M = 2.79:1
WDW-L = 3:1
WDW-T = 2.79:1
WDW-U = 3:1
WFS-C = 3:1 Remember to install new seals and replace gaskets. Also, if you ever want to change to a 5-lug all you would have to do is pull the axles and brakes. ------------------
Marco S.
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Ford Inline Performance
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 5104
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 02-14-2004 10:31 PM
If I may be also ask a question here. will this just bolt right up, or are we talking about doing some mods?------------------
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1496
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-14-2004 10:40 PM
from what i read it should bolt right up the later the rear i belive the mounts for the leaf springs have to be moved maybe not but if i got a rear from an early mav like 1970 then it would bolt right up the rears are about 3/4 of an inch longer so there shouldnt be any problems at all.------------------
1966 mustang coupe
200ci 3 speed tranny
msd 6a ignition, blaster 2 coil, 2 inch exhaust to a glass pac, stock rear, single out header, cold air intake (homemade).
white w/ black interior
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69maverick
Moderator Posts: 1473
From: Thomaston,CT.
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 02-15-2004 08:56 AM
There are two very different 4 lug rears for a 70 Maverick be sure you get the one listed above. The easiest way to know is if the rear has a chuck or a center plate like a chevy.
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1496
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-15-2004 02:57 PM
ok thanks for the info mav------------------
1966 mustang coupe
200ci 3 speed tranny
msd 6a ignition, blaster 2 coil, 2 inch exhaust to a glass pac, stock rear, single out header, cold air intake (homemade).
white w/ black interior
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 833
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 02-15-2004 11:16 PM
The 4 lug 8 inch rearend was also used in Pinto's.Not all of them but I had a couple,one had a manual tranny the other was a station wagon.If I remember right the bolt circle is 4 1/4 on 4 instead of the old ford 4 1/2 on 4.I had some mags on my 63 falcon that would accomadate either bolt pattern.Also the pumpkin interchanges so watch for the pinto/mustang IIs at junkyards for some different gear ratio's.------------------
1968 mustang j-code sprint.13.69@101 306cu.in, stock ported heads,weiand exellerator,650 holley DP,hedman hedders,comp 292 Magnum cam,4-speed,8 inch 4.11 detroit locker http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/mustangboy.html
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1496
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-15-2004 11:24 PM
well i think i will use that as a last resort i was told that i could only use mavericks between 70 and 75 plus theres actully two types so thanks for the information il keep it in mind------------------
1966 mustang coupe
200ci 3 speed tranny
msd 6a ignition, blaster 2 coil, 2 inch exhaust to a glass pac, stock rear, single out header, cold air intake (homemade).
white w/ black interior
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83j20
Gearhead Posts: 192
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Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 02-16-2004 08:53 PM
"There are two very different 4 lug rears for a 70 Maverick be sure you get the one listed above. The easiest way to know is if the rear has a chuck or a center plate like a chevy."69 Maverick, what do you mean: chuck or center plate?
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trashline
Gearhead Posts: 1496
From: Levittown, Pa
Registered: Dec 2003
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posted 02-16-2004 11:21 PM
i thought he was talking about the diff cover maybe not------------------
1966 mustang coupe
200ci 3 speed tranny
msd 6a ignition, blaster 2 coil, 2 inch exhaust to a glass pac, stock rear, single out header, cold air intake (homemade).
white w/ black interior
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