What ford 9" swaps into a g-body the easiest?

[fonz3482]

Hello everyone,
After my previous post Im leaning towards a ford 9". Now im unsure on the stock gm rear axle width, and Im also unsure on what 9" is the closest fit. I know I will have to weld on the suspension mounts and stuff. But what I dont want to do is pay to have the rearend shortened, then buy new shorter axles. So if theres any 9" rearends out there that are the right lenght please let me know. Thanks!

 

[Mike P]

1st Generation Ford Bronco
1957-1959 Ford Station wagon

Here's a link to converting a 9" for a G Body

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=25389

 

[Dugan]

If you wanted I have a complete housing for 500. Already has perches etc

 

[dogsht]

Wasn't there a Lincoln Versailles or something that sort of looked like a Granada? I read that it had almost the exact width of the gbody.


Edit Mike I just went and read your other thread the you linked. Another great informative helpful thread. 8)

 

[G-Body_Vet]

Wasn't there a Lincoln Versailles or something that sort of looked like a Granada? I read that it had almost the exact width of the gbody.

I believe you are correct. Here's a list I came across some time ago with a bunch of different widths.
http://www.carnut.com/specs/rear.html

On another note the Versailles rear end has rear disc too from what I recall.

 

[hecx78malibu]

That was a good question bro, I was wondering I if there was something like that, were u could find the rear end the size of a g body..

 

[hecx78malibu]

U guys are the best. It's nice to know there's people out there willing to share good info.....

 

[fonz3482]

Great info guys! Thanks alot!

 

[SafariWagon]

That's easy, this one......http://www.ebay.com/itm/9-Inch-Ford-G-B ... 277wt_1398

Just my opinion but it's not worth the hassle to save what will more than likely be not that much money in the end. This is top notch stuff at a reasonable price.

 

[Mike P]

"......Wasn't there a Lincoln Versailles or something that sort of looked like a Granada? I read that it had almost the exact width of the gbody......"


Your right Vern,and thanks for bringing it up. I wasn't aware of that rear end when I wrote the post, but have gone back in and updated the information to inculude it.