$350 to replace pinion bearing, $950 to rebuild rear end. I just went with the bearings and seals.
Assuming your '56 came with a V8, it probably also came with an 8" differential. Only the HiPo289 cars came with a 9" in that year.65 FB w/4spd, and i am embarrassed to say I don't know what diff is in the car. I'm having the work done at Sparks in south Naperville.
Assuming your '56 came with a V8, it probably also came with an 8" differential. Only the HiPo289 cars came with a 9" in that year.