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Location: Noblesville, IN
'54 IHC R-110 differential
I am "resto-moding" a 1954 R-110. Plans include an '85 Mustang 5.0L with the Tremec T-5 five speed from the same Mustang. Plans are to replace the front suspension with a Fatman (or equivalent) M II conversation as the original leaf spring/I-beam axle suspension is trashed. I would like to keep the original IHC differential and 4.10 gearing. However, the brakes are probably inadequate for the increased power of the Mustang V8. Additionally, the original parking brake was on the output shaft of the transmission therefore, there is no provision to add parking brakes to the original backing plates. My dilemma is, try to find a backing plate/brake assemblies with parking brakes and drums to fit the IHC axle or just pony-up and get a modern axle that will fit?
Any suggestions, advice or recommendations will be appreciated.
Bill
Noblesville, IN
Noblesville, IN