1955 ford rear end compared to 57-59

amazing how close the monte is to nova!!

 

Funny, the listing for Fords doesn’t start with the 1949-1956 the first of Fords “modern era”.

 

Not the early Monte Carlo 1970-1977…

 

It's in a 1955 Ford customline. Just trying to identify it so I can fix it or replace it.

 

Is there a certain year that would bolt up to a 55 Ford customline?

 

What's this rear end on?

 

No.

The brackets will need to be cut off, and fresh perches welded on.

 

It’s time to bite the bullet and fit a more modern rear end. I’ve dealt with the Dana’s (my bird has a 44, probably out of a truck, not the usual 42 mentioned above years ago). Even if you could find one, you’ll regret it. Unless you’re making a lot of power and side stepping the clutch, the 8.8 will live just fine.

 

It will be fine, even with big power.

I have build numerous 4x4 rigs with 10.44:1 transfer case gears.

3.83:1 first gear x 10.44:1 transfer case gear, through 4.88:1 rear gears puts 300lb-ft of torque from the engine to the axle as 58,538.3328lb-ft, split between the front and rear, or 29,269.1664lb-ft., each.