3.1:1 Rear end for '61 Ranchero

Discussion in 'Ranchero Parts Wanted' started by bnorwood, Dec 25, 2014.

  1. bnorwood

    bnorwood In Third Gear

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    All,

    If I understand things correctly, this was the 'standard' rear end for the Falcon sedans. Looking to improve highway performance (reduce RPM, increase mileage). Let's be honest, with a 144cid I6 (original, which I want to keep) I'm not going to tear up the road anyways, so it would be better to go a little easier on the engine...

    If you have one of these rear ends and are willing to part with it, let me know your location and asking price.

    Thanks!
     
  2. ribald1

    ribald1 Banned PLATINUM MEMBER

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    Buying a used rear end is a crapshoot.
    Why not just change the gearing in the one you have?
     
  3. bnorwood

    bnorwood In Third Gear

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    Well, I use this car as a daily driver, and I was concerned that replacing *just* the ring gear & pinion would actually take longer than the rear end swap (which I believe could easily be done in a day). That was the reasoning, anyways...
     
  4. woodstocka1

    woodstocka1 In Second Gear

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    Have 72 Ranchero rear end , where are you located
     
  5. 5.0 Chero

    5.0 Chero Bahumbug Staff Member

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    Thread is over 3 years old also a 72 and 61 are totally different animals it would be major work as well as denero to make a 72 rear end work in a 61
     

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