57 rear end upgrade

[candyx]

just got a 57 3100 stock frame and suspension and want to upgrade it this winter.Looking at the mustang II front end kit and power steering,whats a good steering box to use?Second question what rear end should i use to change over to 5 lug pattern?Truck has a 327 in it 4 speed which i will change over to auto like a monster 700R4.Not looking to drop the body i like the stock height as far as the suspension.Any ideas or photos of upgrades would be much apreciated.

[raycow]

Doesn't your M-II come with a R&P?

4-3/4" or 5" bolt circle on the rear? I assume you want the rear to match whatever b.c. you are running on the front.



Ray

[dwcsr]

I don't think I have ever seen an MII that doesn't have an MII or Tbird rack.

[bobinbc]

Welcome to the forum. The search feature is your friend, lots of info here on Mustang suspension. Here's a good link to get you started on rearend widths
http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/ifs&rearend.htm (it's from another forum but good info)

[candyx]

Thanks for the info,the mustangII i plan to use the power r&p so i can remove the steering box.The rear i want to stay with a chevy with the 5 lug matching the front end.Would like to buy a whole new chassis but they run about 10-12K the MII front suspension cost 2K alot cheaper.

[raycow]

Originally Posted by candyx

The rear i want to stay with a chevy with the 5 lug matching the front end.

Yes, but what bolt pattern do you have on the front end? Depending on the disc conversion you use, it can be either 5" or 4-3/4", or 4-1/2". Don't use 4-1/2" if you want to match a Chevy rear though. You could also use 51-54 Chevy car 5 lug hubs/drums on the front (total bolt-on if you really want drums), and those are 4-3/4".

Ray