Rear End Gurus can i have a minute?

[stealth_weapons]

i am considering a swap from my current 63 C10 12 bolt rear end (pressed on back plates)to a Ford 9 inch. the reason is i want the 5X5 lug pattern and ease of changing gearing.
now my question is, what all is involved in the swap, what misc. parts might i need, and what about axle lengths (is there a certain length,car, or truck i should look for)
thanks for your help

after deciding on the rear end i will be upgrading all brakes to disc and adding wheels/tires.

[blackedoutharley]

Measure your current rear end for the following:

axle to axle width
Backing plate to backing plate width

And then order a 9" from any reputable mfg. giving them the measurements they should be able to take care of you. The only other thing you will need that I can think of (other than brake stuff) is the weld on axle tube perches and a means to attach the panhard bar.

edit:

Moser engineering offers a complete Ford 9" rearend for our trucks.

http://www.moserengineering.com/

[Captainfab]

It's not going to be easy to find a OEM 9" that is 62" wide. Probably going to be from something like a Mustang or an early Bronco. Also regarding the 5x5 bolt pattern. The typical 9" is going to have a 5x4.5 bolt pattern, so the axle flanges will need to be re-drilled. If you're set on a 9", I say just have one narrowed to the right width and build it the way you want it. Also when building a rear differential, you can put whatever brakes and wheel bolt pattern you want on it.

[7T2]

I've been told Lincoln rears are sometimes used if you want disc brakes. The rear end is about the same width and has the 5 on 5 bolt pattern. I have one of the housings and the flange to flange measurement is the same. Not sure what you have to do to get it to bolt up to your driveshaft.

[283nova]

dana 60!

[lakeroadster]

If you were to use stock style 64-66 axle perch's and then a Super Track Bar... should be a fairly easy install. (Super Track Bar eliminates the panhard bar mounting to the rear axle and moves it to the trailing arm.)

Also, if you go with a multi-lug pattern wheel many of them fit 4-3/4 and 4-1/2 bolt patterns. (I have Wheel Vintique Chevy Rallies and they are the dual pattern, as well as many racing type wheels have the dual pattern set-up.)

Sounds like an interesting build... keep us in the loop!