I am thinking of swaping out trans rear axle. does anyone have info needed to do this correctly? which rear axle fits? who's rear suspension link system works? I plan on keepeing my lowered rear springs and would like to say with the 5x5" bolt pattern.
I dont have dimensions but a couple I know of were done here in NZ using a Ford Lincoln 9 inch rear end, and maintaining the 5x5inch stud pattern. The 56 was a Roadmaster and used the original torque tube trailing arms (modified mounts at front) and a 3rd link from the top of the rear axle housing to a modified front crossmember. The 57 used a Lincoln rear end also but used a triangulated 4 bar mounting system. I plan on converting my 56 Special also to a Ford rear end but dont yet know of any easy conversions without fabrication and engineering.
http://www.gmpauto.com/finishedProjects.html Have a look at this article on Andys 55 Buick. Someone from this shop may be able to give some detail on the rear end width etc, also http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/search/w_search.aspx Have a look at this site Lot #1577. A 55 Buick special also nicely converted by www.goprorides.com Hope these help Ross
