OT: What rear end is under a Mustang II

Sorry for the off topic post but I need to find a rear diff pumpkin for a 77 Mustang II quick and was wondering what all will fit. I'm sure this group can answer quicker than me trying to figure out where to ask (there probably is a Mustang II forum somewhere) You can PM me or post if here if everybody doesn't get too riled up about it.

 

Not positive but an 8 inch sounds right

 

It's a Ford 8", they are fairly common. Oddly enough, a LOT of MII's got 3.40:1 posi pigs from the factory. FYI its 57.25" flange to flange overall width, 4-lug axles. Fits nicely under an early Mustang too.

 

yup its an 8

http://www.carnut.com/specs/rear.html

 

Is the bolt pattern the same as early Mustang / Falcon six cyl (4 x 4 1/2?)

 

Should be 4 1/4 x 4

 

Wouldn't that V8 models have five lug like the Maverick 8"?

 

Later v8s didnt. Not sure when they started all 4 lug

 

No.

Thanks,
Kurt

 

All Mustang II were 4 lug cars. If you wanted you could use the Maverick 4 lug 8" rear.

 

Yea, just that part. The car will be getting a 302 in it and I was wondering what I might find used cheap.

One other question, can it be flat towed without it? I assume not since nothing is supporting the end of the axles.

 

No, but the good news is they are REALLY easy to drill because if you pop out the other 3 lugs, the remaining one is where it needs to be for the 5 lugs. Mic off the center and go.

 

8 inch...........I took a 3:55 center from a Mustang II and used it in a Maverick 8 inch in my Studebaker.

 

I believe any Ford 8" center section should work. I'd go to a self-serve junkyard and get a whole rear end. Also, post a wanted ad here. How far are you from FlatTopBob's yard? If you're looking for a "posi", you might see what a new one costs.

Thanks,
Kurt