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Ford Freak

01-28-2025 07:44 PM

'57 rear end

Hey guys! I have a '57 9 in. rear end in my '56 Fairlane. So, how long did Ford make this style of housing w/the smooth rear center? Thanks in advance! F F

Ford blue blood

01-29-2025 09:14 AM

Re: '57 rear end

Through 59, same width, different pinion seal some time in 57, stayed the same throughout the 9" run.

flatrod

01-29-2025 11:23 AM

Re: '57 rear end

What I have seen is 57 only. 58/59 they have 2 small dimples, one on each side about center line.

Ford Freak

01-29-2025 11:30 AM

Re: '57 rear end

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Originally Posted by flatrod (Post 2365784)

What I have seen is 57 only. 58/59 they have 2 small dimples, one on each side about center line.

Yes, I have seen those dimples before on a '59 Ranchero I had yrs. ago .
No dimples on the one I have now. Thanks! F F

Ford Freak

01-29-2025 11:32 AM

Re: '57 rear end

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Originally Posted by Ford blue blood (Post 2365751)

Through 59, same width, different pinion seal some time in 57, stayed the same throughout the 9" run.

Good to know about that pinion seal. Thanks! F F

KULTULZ

01-29-2025 07:29 PM

Re: '57 rear end

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford blue blood (Post 2365751)

Through 59, same width, different pinion seal some time in 57, stayed the same throughout the 9" run.

You mean differing size axle bearing and seal?

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