Rear Suspension

I replaced the '65 Mustang K-code 9" rear end housing that I had under the car to an 8" from a '71 Maverick V8 to gain a much needed inch and a half more tire clearance. The Maverick's 3.00:1 gear was replaced with a new 3.25 gear. The housing was cleaned and painted satin black along with new axle bearings and seals.

New leaf springs with bushings were purchased from McVeigh to replace the worn and broken springs. New 67-70 Mustang spring plates and U-bolts were needed to fit the larger Maverick axle tubes. New rear shackles from Melvin's replaced the old rusty hardware.

The local driveshaft shop made the 5/8" longer driveshaft to reach the 8" rear end.