1965 Mustang Rear-Axle

streetrodder15 · October 6th, 2006, 05:32 PM

I am wanting to convert my 4 lug drum brake pattern to a 5 lug, and wanted to know if anyone could help tell me what kinds of cars i could take a rear axle out of to fit into the '65 mustang?

Horseshoeing · October 6th, 2006, 08:28 PM

Lincoln Versailles rear end will fit and they are a 9" with disc brakes on it too. They are hard to find.

streetrodder15 · October 9th, 2006, 12:40 PM

Thanks for the response, I recently found a 1975 Maverick That has the 9 inch rear end, and from the measurements it will fit in perfectly. My next question for anyone out there is gear ratios. I am putting in a 302 engine with a 4-Speed Manual ( T170F Code: RUG), and the rear axle has a 3.00:1 ratio. However, I cannot find the ratios for the trans and am afraid that I might have a granny 3rd gear.

Darrell · October 9th, 2006, 08:40 PM

Any Mustang up to 71 or so. 69 and up rear ends are a couple inches longer which is not a big deal because you can adjust the difference with different backspace wheels.

jessy_is_rad · October 21st, 2006, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by Horseshoeing

Lincoln Versailles rear end will fit and they are a 9" with disc brakes on it too. They are hard to find.

im getting ready to outfit mine with all v8 stuff and thats just the rear end im looking for!

Darrell · October 21st, 2006, 03:33 PM

FYI...

Ford Axle Widths:

65-66 Mustang 57.25 inches

67-70 Mustang 59.25 inches

71-73 Mustang 61.25 inches

77-81 Versailles 58.50 inches

67-73 Mustang, Torino, Ranchero, Fairlane 9" 59.25 inches to 61.25 inches

57-59 Ranchero and station wagon rears, 57.25 inches

66-77 Bronco 9", 58 inches

77-81 Granada/Versailles, 58 inches

67-71 Comet, Cougar, Mustang, Fairlane, 59.25 inches

71-73 Mustang, 61.25 inches

64 Falcon 58 inches

67 Cougar 60 inches

67 Fairlane 63.50 inches (coil springs)

72 Ford Van 3/4 ton 68 inches

73-86 65.25 inches

57-59 Ranchero and station wagon 57.25 iches (narrowest 9" housing)

66-77 Bronco 58 inches but has 5-on-5 1/2 inch diameter bolt circle

67-73 Torinos, Rancheros, Fairlanes 59.25 inches or 61.25 inches

67-71 Comets, Cougars, Fairlanes 59.25 inches

79-93 Mustang 7.5 and 8.8 57 inches

Lincoln Mark7 LSC, SVO Mustang and Fox Body Saleens use a 59.5 inch wide rear axle

94-98 Mustangs use a 58.5 inch wide rear axle

99 and newer Mustangs use a 59 7/8 inch wide rear axle

hacpro · October 21st, 2006, 05:50 PM

I have a 66 stang-just the shell-but it has a 9 in Versailles rearend.
I sent the calipers to a brake restoration shop in New York, Thay have been completely rebuilt with new pads and stainless hoses.

Contact by email if interested hacpro@hughes.net

I am in Tennessee near Memphis

Horseshoeing · October 22nd, 2006, 02:59 PM

They can be really hard to find. Why don't you rebuild you shell of a stang in a drag car or something.

03svtsnakevert · October 31st, 2006, 08:16 AM

for the front you can find a Granada front disc brake set up...very easy swap and they are 5 lug

October 6th, 2006, 05:32 PM	#1
streetrodder15 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6	1965 Mustang Rear-Axle I am wanting to convert my 4 lug drum brake pattern to a 5 lug, and wanted to know if anyone could help tell me what kinds of cars i could take a rear axle out of to fit into the '65 mustang?

October 6th, 2006, 08:28 PM	#2
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,179	Lincoln Versailles rear end will fit and they are a 9" with disc brakes on it too. They are hard to find. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

October 9th, 2006, 08:40 PM	#4
Darrell Feb 08 ROTM 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 7,352	Any Mustang up to 71 or so. 69 and up rear ends are a couple inches longer which is not a big deal because you can adjust the difference with different backspace wheels. __________________ Racing in memory of Dave Bandt 11/19/69 - 3/23/08 "he's traded his wheels for wings" Professor of Natural Aspiration Thanks to: Artie at Trick Flow, Dave at Team Z Motorsports, Brian at Total Engine Airflow and Harold at Furo Racecraft

October 21st, 2006, 03:33 PM	#6
Darrell Feb 08 ROTM 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 7,352	FYI... Ford Axle Widths: 65-66 Mustang 57.25 inches 67-70 Mustang 59.25 inches 71-73 Mustang 61.25 inches 77-81 Versailles 58.50 inches 67-73 Mustang, Torino, Ranchero, Fairlane 9" 59.25 inches to 61.25 inches 57-59 Ranchero and station wagon rears, 57.25 inches 66-77 Bronco 9", 58 inches 77-81 Granada/Versailles, 58 inches 67-71 Comet, Cougar, Mustang, Fairlane, 59.25 inches 71-73 Mustang, 61.25 inches 64 Falcon 58 inches 67 Cougar 60 inches 67 Fairlane 63.50 inches (coil springs) 72 Ford Van 3/4 ton 68 inches 73-86 65.25 inches 57-59 Ranchero and station wagon 57.25 iches (narrowest 9" housing) 66-77 Bronco 58 inches but has 5-on-5 1/2 inch diameter bolt circle 67-73 Torinos, Rancheros, Fairlanes 59.25 inches or 61.25 inches 67-71 Comets, Cougars, Fairlanes 59.25 inches 79-93 Mustang 7.5 and 8.8 57 inches Lincoln Mark7 LSC, SVO Mustang and Fox Body Saleens use a 59.5 inch wide rear axle 94-98 Mustangs use a 58.5 inch wide rear axle 99 and newer Mustangs use a 59 7/8 inch wide rear axle __________________ Racing in memory of Dave Bandt 11/19/69 - 3/23/08 "he's traded his wheels for wings" Professor of Natural Aspiration Thanks to: Artie at Trick Flow, Dave at Team Z Motorsports, Brian at Total Engine Airflow and Harold at Furo Racecraft

October 22nd, 2006, 02:59 PM	#8
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,179	They can be really hard to find. Why don't you rebuild you shell of a stang in a drag car or something. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

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October 9th, 2006, 12:40 PM	#3
streetrodder15 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6	Thanks for the response, I recently found a 1975 Maverick That has the 9 inch rear end, and from the measurements it will fit in perfectly. My next question for anyone out there is gear ratios. I am putting in a 302 engine with a 4-Speed Manual ( T170F Code: RUG), and the rear axle has a 3.00:1 ratio. However, I cannot find the ratios for the trans and am afraid that I might have a granny 3rd gear.

October 21st, 2006, 05:50 PM	#7
hacpro Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1	I have a 66 stang-just the shell-but it has a 9 in Versailles rearend. I sent the calipers to a brake restoration shop in New York, Thay have been completely rebuilt with new pads and stainless hoses. Contact by email if interested hacpro@hughes.net I am in Tennessee near Memphis

October 31st, 2006, 08:16 AM	#9
03svtsnakevert Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 291	for the front you can find a Granada front disc brake set up...very easy swap and they are 5 lug __________________ Previous and Current Rides: 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe 2002 Ford Mustang GT--SOLD! 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 XL--SOLD! 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra 1 of 308--SOLD!! 2003 Kawasaki Mean Streak--SOLD!! 2006 Harley Davidson Screamin' Eagle V-Rod

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