what rear works well in model a's

Ok, I have searched on here and most say to put a maverick or granada rear end under a model a with fenders. I have found some but all are in the 2 to low three's for ratio and all have been 4 lug so far. Is there a good rear end that is close to fitting? Something that came with atleast 3.73:1 gears. I will be running steelies so I can have rims made up to accomidate backspacing.

 

'65-'66 Mustang 8 inch rear (5 on 4 1/2 inch stud pattern)is a good width for Model A's.Using one in my '29 with a 2.93:1(or thereabouts) ratio.Not sure what other stock ratios are available,but should be plenty of choice in the aftermarket.

 

Early ford Broncos may be something to consider.

 

I've got a '55 Chevy in my ''A'' Coupe the width is near perfect.

Nick.

 

I'm using a 70 Dart ******* 8 3/4 rear with 3:91 gears. Steel wheels and full fenders, take a look at my album on my profile.

 

I have a bronco 69-70 9 in. with a 3.50 gear and safty track or posi or what you want to call it. that I could let go if you need it.

 

57 to 59 Ford 9", not Merc...

 

Ditto! I second that!...

 

go with the Bronco 9 inch. I know a guy who's selling one. shoot me a PM

 

I used a Macerick, the V8's used 5 0n 4 1/2 bolt pattern.

 

Coupe and Roadster you can get away with the early bronco, maverick, etc around 56-58

Sedan recquire a slightly wider rear 58.5 or wider

 

Early bronco has a 5 on 5.5" lug pattern might be hard finding wheels.

Later, Mark

 

Nope. The early Bronco's have a 5 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern just like every other 1/2 ton Ford truck and van from '54-'95. .....and, of course, early Ford cars. No problem getting wheels.

-Bigchief.

 

Mine's a sedan,and I'm using a 79 chevy pick-up.Mine has no fenders,and sits low.I had to put spacers on to clear the body,It would have probably been fine with fenders.

 

I have a model A rear end in my model A, it fits so good it almost looks factory...

 

Cl***ic...

 

Never heard if anyone using one of those,I'd hafe to see a pic

 

I'll second that - fits just right and looks cool too

 

1974 ford granada fits pretty good under there

 

I ...THIRD this? Is that possible?

Im running a '57 9" in my roadster, perrrrrfect width. Ive got '40 Ford 16x4.5" rims with 750s on the rear if that helps also.

 

Early Ford V8!!! Are there any others out there? They look right, can handle the right V8, and they look better than everything else ('cept a quickie.).

 

Quote:
Originally Posted by HotRod31
Early bronco has a 5 on 5.5" lug pattern might be hard finding wheels.

Later, Mark

Nope. The early Bronco's have a 5 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern just like every other 1/2 ton Ford truck and van from '54-'95. .....and, of course, early Ford cars. No problem getting wheels.

Dude 5.5" IS 5-1/2" just use to working with decimals at work

Later,Mark

 

I have dibs on a 83 mustang rear end but nobody mentioned it so............... no?