One way I've reinstlled the rear end (a complete assembly) is to unbolt the rear leaf spring hangers and let the them rest on the ground.  Using a floor jack with no "gadgets", although the nose of the carrier will be in a downward direction, jack it up until you can reconnect the rear spring hangers, rest the rear on the springs, then use the jack on the nose of the carrier driveshaft joint (maybe w/a wood spacer) until the rear fits flat on the springs.
This method is very good if you have the brake drums/rotors already installed. 

Yeah usually consists of some type of balancing act with a floor jack. I will say in my younger years I would just mount the empty housing and then heave-ho the 3rd member in for 8" and/or 9" rears. That's not happening any more

I've also been considering a DIY version of this https://www.amazon.com/911-motorsports-point-Jack-Adapter/dp/B07979ZHL5 I bought a new welder and have been looking for a project Doesn't seem like it'd be too hard to replicate.

EDIT: Here's some more links https://www.hotrod.com/articles/building-specialized-floor-jack/ 
https://www.google.com/search?q=floor%20jack%20rear%20end%20holder&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg:CUKrTmO3bCY7YeA9tZs3yCRS&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CBwQuIIBahcKEwjo9q62y7rxAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDw&biw=1771&bih=1098#imgrc=G0lDxBGLdms-bM

Although I will say I can now appreciate the fact that the rear end housing on my Lightning mounts UNDER the leaf springs. Much easier for 1 person to do.

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josh-kebob wrote:

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Dang thats the step I missed. Totally reminded me of popeye and someone else i know. Haha made my day thank you.

Raymond_B wrote:

Yeah usually consists of some type of balancing act with a floor jack. I will say in my younger years I would just mount the empty housing and then heave-ho the 3rd member in for 8" and/or 9" rears. That's not happening any more

I've also been considering a DIY version of this https://www.amazon.com/911-motorsports-point-Jack-Adapter/dp/B07979ZHL5 I bought a new welder and have been looking for a project Doesn't seem like it'd be too hard to replicate.

EDIT: Here's some more links https://www.hotrod.com/articles/building-specialized-floor-jack/ 
https://www.google.com/search?q=floor%20jack%20rear%20end%20holder&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg:CUKrTmO3bCY7YeA9tZs3yCRS&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CBwQuIIBahcKEwjo9q62y7rxAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDw&biw=1771&bih=1098#imgrc=G0lDxBGLdms-bM

Although I will say I can now appreciate the fact that the rear end housing on my Lightning mounts UNDER the leaf springs. Much easier for 1 person to do.

 
Those are cool those are neat gives me some ideas and plus an option to buy thank you.

http://store.uscartool.com/1965-1971-Mustang-Car-Moving-Body-Wheel-Set_p_88.html this is one of my next things I guess I'll need to make really I only need the rear section so that I dont have to install the rear right away. And I would still be able to move the car. Any ideas on ways to keep the car up a ways so I can work under and in those fun hard to get to areas. Ideas or anything on making a a set of caster wheels for the Mustang would be awesome. What size material should I look at in my mind I'm thinking 1/4" steel for the mounting plate that the caster would mount to the tubing I was thinking like 2" square not sure on the wall thickness maybe 3/16" ? For the plate to to tie the casters together I dont know what size material I was thinking the casters should be as big as I can get and have a high rate.

I chained mine to a hydraulic transmission jack.  There were lots of pics of this in a previous post, but probsbly ate gone now😢

Bullet Bob wrote:

True74yamaha wrote:

Also all this is regarding same subject all on the rear axle housing and third member.

I have two different AoD transmission infact I think the other is an AODE both were given to me to AODE the guy didnt know much about it other it was from a wrecked mustang. The other 1990
transmission I believe 90' was the cut off when The Ford Mustang Went to the AODE Transmissions. The 90 trans still sports the kick down linkage thats on the trans the port for the speedometer and the neu ss, and back up Lights. The plus on the 1990 transmission it was just freshly rebuilt for the customer that in turn gave me this after my ole bosses shop nearly finished Restoring his 1990 fox body GT customer pulled due to funds. Cool car also had a supercharger.

Anyways I was curious what type of rear Gears ⚙ would be a good I dea to go along with the Mustang AOD transmission? Also I'm now debating changing the rear drum brakes over to match the front brakes I have MS's kit 13.2" 2013 GT Front Disc's. Any suggestions? Would there be a big stopping improvement by adding rear discs. Also Is the 2000 Mustang V6 non hydroboost the mastercylinder I most likely want. I think I remember seeing someone use a Dodge mastercylinder as it kinda looked a little more at home being black plastic body and black top.

AOD was used in the Mustang through '93.  94 and 95 GT got the AODE controlled by an EEC IV PCM and 96 GT got the 4R70W paired with the 4.6 L modular engine  and controlled by the EEC V PCM.
Unless you want to go with a Bouman (Sp) controller or use a 94/95 PCM if you are running EFI, you will want to go with the AOD.  The gear set in the AOD is the same as the AODE but shift control of the AODE is electronic...AOD is hydraulic.  This gear set is the same ratios as the C4 plus the .67 OD on the AOD.  For rear gears you will likely be happy with a 3.55 or maybe a 3.25.

BB1

 
Thanks BB I have seen the controllers for the transmissions but that seems to much to do right now id rather have EFI first. So Ill take your advice and go with the AOD its should last quite a while its supposed to be rebuild with a shift kit
The transmission was in his fox body which up until he had the Restoration done it was his daily driver since 94 or 95 so he has pretty good knowledge about it and seemed like a straight up guy. He just changed his mind and went to a t5 with his 5.0 his loss my gain. Now I just need to buy the AOD swap kit to go along with it. I have 3.73 posi rear gears in my 1985 k10 with a 700r4 and a 350. I know rear gears ⚙  are probably gonna open up cans a worms but would 3.73 be a good combo with the AOD and the 289 its mildly stock for now but do plan on a stroker kit in the future..

Bullet Bob wrote:

With the 3.73 you'll be turning around 2500 at 75 in OD.  The 289 should have no problem with that. 

 
Thank you Bullet Bob 

Anyone have suggestions on shifter linkage for the AOD conversion. I heard some people say that you have to use a 67 and up shift indicator or something like that. Any one have any information on that part of the swap? Also do I need to have the stock drive line shortened?

Rudi wrote:

Is the shifter arm on your AOD up or down.
I have no experience with pre 67 cars requirements as to a shift mechanism. I had to make an adapter to get the 68 automatic shifter to match the detents and throws in the AOD.

I will check and post photos after verification of which orientation the shifter arms in.

The photo posting is really messed up here,I cant add another pic to the above message, had to post again.
Here is a picture of the TV cable attachment. Not very clear as to the bracket by the pan.

At the carb, 670 Street Avenger.
TV cable, cruise control and throttle rod.
 

Also your guys opinion keep or cut my sideod my frame rails are a lil krusty on the side od the exhaust reinforcment mount.  https://ibb.co/hx6kvmn bottoms sides and every where else is super clean on the rails the only other rusty spot is the axle stop or what ever its called next to the rear shock mount. Im thinking of just removing them on both sides and then I can easily widen my wheel houses.