1941 rear end

[flatford39]

Outside of the brake drums what is the difference between a 41 rear end and a 39 rear end. I have a line on one that I might want to use in my 39 coupe.

[ford38v8]

If you get it, try to also get the springs. Not sure about the radius rod mounts, but the shackle mounts are 7/8" further inboard on the '41. Width and axles all same, so you could just swap out your housings for the '41 housings and be done with it.

[flatford39]

Is the drive shaft the same?? It's coming with the spring. I am hoping it is a bolt in.

[35fordtn]

I believe the rear radius rods on a 41 are different as well

[Gary in La.]

'39 is 112 " WB and '41 is 114 " WB. Different torque tube and driveshaft.

[ford38v8]

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Mike, are the radius rod mounts the same? If so, he can use his own torque tube and radius rods I'd think. No way he can use the complete '41 assembly though.

[35fordtn]

If it is a 41 pickup rearend I believe it would be the same as a 39 minus the hubs and such. 41 car has way shorter radius rods and as mentioned the torque tube and driveshaft are longer. The radius rods do mount up in the same manner but are completely different. Attached is a picture of a 99A radius rod (41 ford) and a 68- radius rod (37-40 and 37-41 commercial). And as you mentioned Alan, the 1941 axle housings are different and I believe 1941 only. For his sake hopefully it is a pickup rear.

[flatford39]

Thanks guys If anyone has a lead on a 39 rear end within two maybe three hours of Chicago please let me know.

[35fordtn]

How far are you from Staunton IL?

[ford38v8]

google says 257 miles.