mprhoodlum
Inmate
I have a 68 Barracuda w/ a 7 1/4 rear end. I'm converting to BBP for front discs and my Magnum 500's. I don't like the idea of drilling the axle flanges for BBP. Let me say for sure, there are no salvaged Mopars in this area and I really don't need the strength and expense of 8 3/4.
I looked into Jeep rear ends and a mechanic/shop owner told me not to bother, especially if it was a Dana and most are. He also said that they had started to replace the 8 1/4 on most off-roaders.
So, I'm considering a Ford rear. Putting in the Explorer seems a lot of work and expense. I can get a Ranger 7.5 for trade on items I don't need anymore. But, if I go to the effort on this swap, I might as well hold out for the Ranger 8.8. I drive a 96 Ranger 4.0 4x4 which is supposed to be the 8.8. The inside dimension from bottom wheel lip to bottom wheel lip is 1/2 narrower than the Barracuda - same measurement. I plan on putting the magnum 500 rims in the Ranger and compare the measurements to the Barracuda.
Anybody know of any other complications? If I can get a rear for $100-150, why not? There are no options on the 7 1/4! Goes anybody know anything about the Ford 7.5? I am not a hotrodder and don't need a lot of strength.
I looked into Jeep rear ends and a mechanic/shop owner told me not to bother, especially if it was a Dana and most are. He also said that they had started to replace the 8 1/4 on most off-roaders.
So, I'm considering a Ford rear. Putting in the Explorer seems a lot of work and expense. I can get a Ranger 7.5 for trade on items I don't need anymore. But, if I go to the effort on this swap, I might as well hold out for the Ranger 8.8. I drive a 96 Ranger 4.0 4x4 which is supposed to be the 8.8. The inside dimension from bottom wheel lip to bottom wheel lip is 1/2 narrower than the Barracuda - same measurement. I plan on putting the magnum 500 rims in the Ranger and compare the measurements to the Barracuda.
Anybody know of any other complications? If I can get a rear for $100-150, why not? There are no options on the 7 1/4! Goes anybody know anything about the Ford 7.5? I am not a hotrodder and don't need a lot of strength.