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i want to put a jag rear under a 55 to 57 1/2 ton short bed.

what rear do i need to look for as in under what style jag has the correct width rearend i know most are dana 44 but cant find info on width thanks

I know that with the inboard discs, the old e type rears where the caddillac of hot rod set ups. Best bet is to find a jag board and ask them.

I have had a couple of hot rods with Jag rears and I think that you should look for a sedan rear, as the E-Type is very narrow. The sedan may be a tad narrow unless you plan on running a deep wheel and a big tire. The E rear has a splined shaft (knock off wheels) and you need a weld on adapter which can be moved in or out a little, the sedan has a standard wheel flange that's fixed. I've seen a few F-100's with jags and they are probably close to the T F's width. If you have a choice get a rear with one piece rotors not the three piece composit ones. Also remember that the calipers use Girling fluid not DOT stuff unless you rebuild them with compatible rubber pieces. Those rears are a real eyesore in the cage, but a thing of beauty out in the open. Good luck. Richie Z