1956 ford fairlane differential

Posted By Eric 7 Years Ago

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Eric	Posted 7 Years Ago
Hitting on all eight cylinders Group: Forum Members Last Active: 7 Years Ago Posts: 7, Visits: 261	I have a 1956 ford fairlane differential with 3.90 ratio. Would like to go to 2.90 or 3.0 What would be the easiest option? Is there something else i can bolt right up to same housing? It has 17 spline axle shafts. Thanks
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1956 ford fairlane differential By Eric ( 7 Years Ago )

The easiest option would be to find a good diff from a mid 50s Ford... By Dobie ( 7 Years Ago )

Moonshadow, Thankyou for the response. I live in Fond Du Lac WI. I... By Eric ( 7 Years Ago )

Thankyou for the response! Do you know what model 57/58 would bolt... By Eric ( 7 Years Ago )

I realize I wasn't specific enough. I did mean the whole rear end... By paul2748 ( 7 Years Ago )

I see problem here, a 3.90 gear should give you about 2700 RPMs at 60... By Lou ( 7 Years Ago )

56 auto rear gear is 3.22, all others that bolt in (49\/55) are 3.30.... By Lou ( 7 Years Ago )

Lou I am running a 351c with fmx 3 spd auto. Turning about 3700rpm at... By Eric ( 7 Years Ago )

Eric I have a 56 rear I just pulled out 3.22 ,good drums, nice rust... By RB ( 7 Years Ago )

Thankyou for the info. I will keep my eyes open. By Eric ( 7 Years Ago )

RB Thank you for the response. I may have interest in that. Do... By Eric ( 7 Years Ago )

Eric Give me a day or so and i can get that to you.. It came right... By RB ( 7 Years Ago )

axle flange to flange 57" Spring perch center to center 42.25"... By RB ( 7 Years Ago )

RB Thankyou for the photos and measurements of your rear axle.... By Eric ( 7 Years Ago )

email me at brechlrl@charter.net By RB ( 7 Years Ago )

Lou is correct. 56 automatics used a 3:22 gear By Dave V ( 7 Years Ago )

[quote][b]Eric (12/17/2017)[/b][hr]I have a 1956 ford Fairlane... By Ted ( 7 Years Ago )