I need some suggestions

I have a 49 ford fordor, I am putting in a 302/AOD combo and I am looking for suggestions on the best rear end to use for this, Any help is good help.

 

If memory serves, an 8 inch from a Granada or Monarch is the right width/bolt pattern...ratios will be pretty tall though...plenty strong to handle the 302...

 

if i remember right a ford 8" rear from a maverick is just about a perfect fit.

 

Yup, 8 inch maverick is a perfect fit. not as easy to find these days but they're still out there. Ford explorer should be right do a search on this site for width believe its right. Lot of those available with lots of different ratios. Plenty strong.

 

thanks, I'll check thos out and see what I can find here locally.

 

What they all said above. I've run the piss out of a lot of 8 inchers behind 302's and 289's in Mustangs and the one in my 350 powered 40 Merc (from a Granada) and they take it all. Nary a complaint. The one in my Merc has the big finned Granada brakes too. Good set up.

 

I have 302/aod in my '28. 8 inch is a great fit. 3.80 gears w/235/75/15 tires, runs 2200 rpm at 70 mph