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rotorwrench · 03-30-2021, 08:22 AM

The rear axle used in Ford cars other than station wagon or police types from 1949 till the 9" came out is the precursor to the 9" by design but they are not is the same strength category as the Dana 44 axle that was used for the heavier Ford wagon & police package plus the F1 pickup and Mercury line. These rear axles are getting harder to find hard parts for. With OP's limitations, all I could suggest is to find a rear from a 51 or later Ford-O-Matic car with the taller gears. There is no other choice that I know of.

03-30-2021, 08:22 AM	#7
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17,409	Re: 1951 Victoria rear ring/pinion replacement The rear axle used in Ford cars other than station wagon or police types from 1949 till the 9" came out is the precursor to the 9" by design but they are not is the same strength category as the Dana 44 axle that was used for the heavier Ford wagon & police package plus the F1 pickup and Mercury line. These rear axles are getting harder to find hard parts for. With OP's limitations, all I could suggest is to find a rear from a 51 or later Ford-O-Matic car with the taller gears. There is no other choice that I know of.