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51504bat · 03-13-2025, 10:12 AM

A rear end from an earlier Bronco would be a good choice with 5 on 5 1/2 bolt pattern but they are more $$ than 1/2 ton units IIRC. Plus the springs are on top of the axle tubes, again IIRC. An 8 inch out of a Maverick would be a good choice based on it's 56.25 WMS to WMS but it's 5 on 4 1/2 and most are high 2's or low 3's ratios.

03-13-2025, 10:12 AM	#12
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,413	Re: 9" rear in a jailbar truck A rear end from an earlier Bronco would be a good choice with 5 on 5 1/2 bolt pattern but they are more $$ than 1/2 ton units IIRC. Plus the springs are on top of the axle tubes, again IIRC. An 8 inch out of a Maverick would be a good choice based on it's 56.25 WMS to WMS but it's 5 on 4 1/2 and most are high 2's or low 3's ratios. __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.