rear ends to choose from?

Unless I missed it maybe it would be easier to tell us what your plans are for the car then we could better help you select a rear that will work for you. What are your driving plans do you plan on racing or just a street cruiser?

8 3/4 nice to have but not always needed not to mention can you find one local and how much will you need to put into it?

Dana 60 Do you feel you need one? Not to mention they are HEAVY.

Ford 9" By far the most popular rearend used in street rods and even drag cars. Cheap easy to find and tough.

8.8 One nice thing about these is most Explorer 8.8 have 3.73 gears and limited slip thes CAN be strong rears but seen alot of mustangs blow these up on the starting line.

Ford 8" Not as common and there is way more out there for the 9"

8 1/4 Solid rear for a mild small block. Heck there is a guy on Big Block Dart in his 2nd season running one of these in his Big block Duster drag car.


And remember anything not mopar you will probably need to have cut if your looking for something to bolt in place 8 3/4 or 8 1/4. If your cutting either way I would find a cheap 9" there is lots of aftermarket stuff out there and less expensive then 8 3/4 depending on what and where you are looking.

There is nothing ever wrong with building the car the way YOU want it. Regardless of what anyone says. It may not be mopar politically correct but who cares are they paying for your build?