1952-59 Ford ranger rearend

will a ranger rearend fit in a 55 customline

 

Yes I have one in my 54, you may have use wheel spacers depending on wheel Specs.
Gary

 

The best fit is the 1990-92 Rangers The 1952-59 Fords are 57 1/2" wide the chart showing the width of Ranger rear ends is here: https://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Ford-8_8-axle.shtml

 

95-01 Explorer with Disc Brakes & 373posi seems like the way to go....

 

Just found a 90 last week to go in my 59. $90 at the u pull it