Since I changed my transmission to a 3-speed cruise0 I'm going to update the entire rear. I feel a higher gear is now warranted and a shop near me is narrowing an Ford 8.8 with drums. All new parts with the exception of the ring and pinion as the higher ones are not in the aftermarket yet. A Transdapt e-brake kit has all the parts to attach to the factory e-brake under the car.
Looking to an 8" Mustang/Maverik/Comet was my first choice but technically it's just the next vintage part in the line. After the rear I'm finally going to a disc front too. there are some nice complete kits available with modern parts including back shields which will make this easier than in the past. At 73 wrecking yard searches are no longer in my program but working on my 56 is.


56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.

I have some parts including ring and pinions. I am located in North Central Illinois.

  Vic Correnti

I was lucky and found a Detroit Gear posi for my stock 56 rearend. Had it installed with new bearing and its has been quiet as a mouse for 10 years or better. No whine there.

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

You might want to try this  https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/i-finished-my-8-8-rear-end-swap-on-my-54-customline.1098756/

Not to change your ideas for stock replacement, but it's been known for years that 55's whined when stock and it was true of the 55 Sunliner we bought new. If you can get a later model 8" Ford out of a Maverick or Merc Comet I would do it. Just make sure it's complete with e-brakes and all. Good luck.

56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.

I l I live in Circleville Ohio and I have a few 55,56 rear ends so if I can help you out let me know what you need  Carl

I live in Akron , Ohio area.  

Thank you. I started taking it apart looks like the bearing disintegrated. I haven't tore the whole thing down yet to see other damage. 

Where are you located    Carl

Your best bet is probably to tear it down, see what's damaged, and come looking for parts here or at the Ford Barn. A lot of the seals and bearings appear to be available, not so much for the gear sets and carriers. Might also be worth a phone call to these guys, they're close to me and fairly well thought of. They don't list your application, but it would be worth a call.



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55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
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