rear axle setup on 55-59

[TK56]

So I just got my c4 corvette IFS on my 56 chevy shortbed, installed using the progressive kit ! and I kno the ideal thing would be to put the c4 irs in too but trying to spread my money out and going to college next fall too. I want to get disc brakes in the rear as well. So if I buy a 10 or 12 bolt rear axle how should I set it up? with 4 link or coil overs ? leaf springs? trying to figure out what would be the most economical to do. maybe 500 bucks, no more than a 1,000

[blackdiesel]

Well I've put in two of the ferd 8.8's out of explorers. 3:73 posi, rear disc. and traction and sway bars for under 300 bucks, And both rears had less that 40k on them.

[TK56]

soo is there a kit to change the bolt pattern on those to match a c4 vette pattern ?? that sounds like a good setup !

[hotrodrookie]

I paid 150 for mine, and you can either but wheel adapters with chevy bolt pattern for about $80 or have the axles and rotors redrilled at a macine shop for about $100

[TK56]

thanks i guess ill be looking to score one of the 8.8 explorer axles
do you guys kno the measurement ? is it around 61 inches?

[TK56]

found one on craigslist just like the one you guys were talking about lol

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/1252806756.html

ill try to find a cheaper one
what year explorer did you guys get yurs out of??

[PBFAB.COM]

You could also look into a 10 bolt out of a 2000 or newer 4WD s10 Blazer. They come with discs, 5x4.75 bolt pattern to match your front, and they're limited slip.