I know nothing at all about rear-ends, so I hope I ask this question the correct way so as to not confuse anyone.
I have a 9-inch rear end that I was told came out of a '57 - '59 Ford. I'm not exactly sure what vehicle. From what I've researched, it looks have medium bearings. I'm planning on putting it under a '65 Mustang. The rear-end is a 28-spline open carrier, but I also was able to get a a 31-spline limited slip unit that I was considering swapping into the rear end and taking the open carrier out. Since I've been calling around looking for 31-spline axles, I keep getting two different points of view. Some guys are telling me to just change the side gears to 28 and use the current axles. Others are telling me to go with 31-spline axles. What would be the best approach?
The car is going to be running a stock 351W with C4 transmission. Nothing fancy. I'm just going with the 9-in. because I was able to get it so cheap and to get the experience. Also, if I or my son ever did decide to build the car up, it will have a good rear end.
If the best solution is new axles, what's the correct length and where would be the best place to find them?
The second part of my question is about brakes. I'm going to replace all the components because of rust and just old age. How do I determine what's the right kit? I've read there are different size brakes for the '57-'59 rear-end.
I have a 9-inch rear end that I was told came out of a '57 - '59 Ford. I'm not exactly sure what vehicle. From what I've researched, it looks have medium bearings. I'm planning on putting it under a '65 Mustang. The rear-end is a 28-spline open carrier, but I also was able to get a a 31-spline limited slip unit that I was considering swapping into the rear end and taking the open carrier out. Since I've been calling around looking for 31-spline axles, I keep getting two different points of view. Some guys are telling me to just change the side gears to 28 and use the current axles. Others are telling me to go with 31-spline axles. What would be the best approach?
The car is going to be running a stock 351W with C4 transmission. Nothing fancy. I'm just going with the 9-in. because I was able to get it so cheap and to get the experience. Also, if I or my son ever did decide to build the car up, it will have a good rear end.
If the best solution is new axles, what's the correct length and where would be the best place to find them?
The second part of my question is about brakes. I'm going to replace all the components because of rust and just old age. How do I determine what's the right kit? I've read there are different size brakes for the '57-'59 rear-end.