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Welcome to FordPinto.com, The home of the PCCA => General Help- Ask the Experts... => Topic started by: junkyard dog on May 22, 2006, 09:44:55 PM
Is this an easy bolt in swap??
Will my driveshaft need to be shortened?
and will the parking brake cables hook up?
I have a C4 and mustang ii driveshaft in the car now.
I have heard the Granada rears are a direct bolt in, but I was told the 67/68 Stang and the Maverick ones were too, and they WERN'T. If it does not have the same style rubber block assy., or the perches are not the same spacing, you will need to do 'something' to bolt it in. The Mav. and the Stang rears were easy to work with.
As far as the driveshaft, you will need to make sure it is the correct length, but there are different length ones out there that are cheaper than having one modified. If you made changes to the drivetrain you need to make sure the driveshaft is the correct length.
http://www.turboford.net/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=040352
Bill
The Granada rear end is 1/2 inch wider between the spring perch centers and as Bill said,they must be modified and you will need to use the Pinto shock plates on them.You can push the springs over 1/4 inch on each side and make them go,but I highly advise against it.
Check out the FAQ section about 8" rears too.
Bill
BTW: TT, sorry you can't make it to PA this year.