8" rear question 63 S-22

[BCOWANWHEELS]

GOT A 4 LUG 1963 s-22 COMET SO TODAY I BOUGHT a complete 1964 mustang 5 lug front end assy inc. steering box and it also came with a 8" rear end, small bearing axle ends and tubes are stepped down what seems like 12" on each side. it has the non heavy braced carrier hsg also so its first gen also for sure. will front end stuff be a swap out after doing maint. and is rear end a swap out ?
thanks for all the help
bob in tn.

[Lip Ripper]

I can tell you that on my 62 Comet I used the whole mustang front end with the exception of the strut rod's. The Comet strut rod's were twice as thick and adjustable. The rear bolted right in too. The saddles were different width's but it bolted in and is still in there from 1983.

Stacey

[Rocket989]

Should bolt up using the 6-cyl Comet steering box and Mustang spindles. The Mustang box is 2 7/8" longer than the Comet part (41 7/8" vs. 39"). If the "Stang box is preferred the shaft can be shortened.

I don't know if the earlier Comets used the spring isolator setup on the leafs…if so, just use the Mustang shock plates (the perches on the isolator rears were wider and had a much large center pin hole).

[poboyjo65]

You'll also need a 65 comet or falcon centerlink. the mustang center link is too long.

[Lip Ripper]

I did use the Comet steering box and I think I used the Mustang pitman arm.