Davknz Posted April 26, 2019 Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 So recently purchased 51 coronet bit of a turd however motor is pretty dialed in as in fires right up any was looking for an inexpensive rear axle swap , one that maintains 5x4.5 bolt pattern and is pretty much plug and play (if possible) I had a heck of a time with rear drums and they are a bit pricey was looking for something alittle easier to source parts for . I’m building a bomb (lowrider) so not really worried about keeping it original. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDoctor Posted April 26, 2019 Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 Given your stipulated criteria re: bolt circle – you’ll be focusing on Ford, or Chrysler products. However, that doesn’t include the big/older Lincolns, Chryslers, Imperials. I’d recommend getting a bolt-circle gauge – it’ll insure that the rearend you eventually select does indeed have the necessary bolt circle. They’re not expensive, and are readily available. Good luck . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted April 26, 2019 Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 I must have posted this chart at least 100 times. A forum search will produce many answers to your question. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Horne Posted April 26, 2019 Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 11 hours ago, Davknz said: So recently purchased 51 coronet bit of a turd however motor is pretty dialed in as in fires right up any was looking for an inexpensive rear axle swap , one that maintains 5x4.5 bolt pattern and is pretty much plug and play (if possible) I had a heck of a time with rear drums and they are a bit pricey was looking for something alittle easier to source parts for . I’m building a bomb (lowrider) so not really worried about keeping it original. Thanks in advance Several people have installed the Ford Explorer rearends. I believe the 95 & up have the disc setup, and you can get different gear options. Another option would be the Jeep Cherokee XJ rearends. I have one with a 3.55, 1998 with drums, I hope to install to replace my Ranger rear 3.73 gear. The Ranger has a narrow rear if you were to go with wider wheels. A lot easier to replace parts on any of these options, than remaining stock, or 40 year old parts.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davknz Posted April 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 bitchin thanks a ton , yeah figure I could replace 1 drum for 500 bucks or just the whole rearend for probably not much more lol , plus would be worth it in the long run with parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted April 27, 2019 Report Share Posted April 27, 2019 you can add 5 lug bolt early Dakota to the list also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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