dmoody said:
Sure, I mean there are 9-inch rearends out there that have a suitable width for the look I'm going after. However I can't find one of those rearends (65-66 Mustang would work).
Versialles (sp?) have what your looking for without the $$$ penalty of being for the Classic (pre '71) Mustang. OTOH, Versialles rear ends are becoming really rare thus driving upthe cost, and the brake parts are big jing.
Another source is the early Bronco. Unfortunately they're 5" x5, but can be ... resized.
But do you really need a 9" ?
I'd prefer an old style dished rim on the back when I'm finished. I don't like these newer rims that are flat. Just my preference though.
Form follows function. Dished, flat ... they are what they are. Least for me.
The Granada (and Versialles) rears hold 205/70/ 14 tires on steel wheels inside the wells well. Wider tires will probably need wider rims with a greater offset. Whatever they turn out to be will be fine for me.
Also with the 8" it would be easier to reuse my existing brackets since the axle housing is a little smaller in diameter.
2 7/8 I believe.
Don't even think of (re)using the II U-bolts. They will need rebent which is a PITA, it's even a bad idea. And U-bolts are cheap. Last 7/16" set I got for 2 7/8 inch tube cost under $20 with tall nuts and washers.
Did the Granada have rubber mount or solid perch? If it had rubbers and you want to retain the rubber mounting you had best gotten the related parts, the terches are more than likely different than the perches on the II, the perch parts don't really interchange.
I would like to ramble on but I got a call and have to leave.
Final note (for now) I have a '78 (?) Granada 8", I'm doing the same as you except this is my 5th, 6th or 7th time I've done this.
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