71 MACH 1 RESTOMOD - DIFF REPLACEMENT

[melfunctions]

HI GUYS,

NEW MEMBER SEEKING LOCAL ADVICE:

I have a 1971 Mach 1 Restomod currently in the final build stages.
The 351 Cleveland is fine, transmission rebuilt but I now need to
sort the rear end out for running.
It is the original diff and axle but I would like to replace it with
something I can source locally.
I would appreciate any information or suggestions that will be
a relatively easy to fit to this old girl.
Thanks,
Mel

[AussiePhil]

Hey Mel, welcome to the forum,

Of course it depends on you situation, Bank account etc.

If you going to such a large job consider going disc brake rear.

Ford Explorer brake package is very popular, they are disc brake with drum park brake.

This is what i have, in detail!

DIFFERENTIAL.
Ford 9" large bearing (new type) Differential.
Differential markings - Standard 9" case should be C7AW-E.
Large bearing (New Type) known as the Torino bearing or " Set 20".
Differential ratio - 3.25:1
Strange Auburn Pro Series Differential 9" Ford With 31 Spline Axles.
Currie axles CE2020T

PARK BRAKE SHOES.
Ford Explorer UN UP UQ US 1996-2001
Minor park brake shoe 3218
Abex 6068-gg
Ford Original 6W1Z-2N712-A 
Fitted Tora brand N1774 / FYE015054

BRAKE ROTORS.
Ford Explorer UN UP UQ US 1996-2001 brake rotors!
Rotor diameter - 285mm - OEM YL2Z-2C026-BA
Minor park brake diameter - 183mm
Centre hole - 71mm
Marked Bosch 2539203 & F57A2C026AA
Ford explorer brake rotor F57A2C026AA.

REAR BRAKE PADS.
Brake pads rear For Ford Explorer UN UP UQ US 1996-2001 DB2171.

This may help.

Cheers Phil.

[FB.65.68.70]

Hi Mel,
there are so many kits out there these days that bolt directly onto your existing dif that its not funny . There really isnt any benefit in going some custom route by mix and matching gear.
Steph at custom Mustangs has quite a few kits listed
https://www.custommustangs.com.au/brakes-steering-suspension/brake-conversion-kits/conversion-kit-rear/
He also can advise what you may need to do with the master cylinder etc (Drum brakes usually have a residual valve that needs to be taken out when you convert rear drums to discs.
Steph also has a 71 mach 1 so will know what your looking at.
Regards
Mark