Anyone running a 9 inch?
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Anyone running a 9 inch?
I've seen the numerous Dana 44 conversions, but just out of curiosity..has anyone fabricated a 9 inch rear into their car? I imagine it'd be one large, and really fun project, but if it could be done, I'd love to through a strange 9 inch back their with some Mosier axles :D . Lol but i'll probaly just go Dana 44. This post is just mostly out of curiosity.
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Re: Anyone running a 9 inch? (Oh My)
Wheelsup here on the forum has done the conversion in his 10. second Vette.
Maybe he'll see this and post some photos.
I've seen it and it's a real clean install.
Maybe he'll see this and post some photos.
I've seen it and it's a real clean install.
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Re: Anyone running a 9 inch? (Oh My)
The rear suspension was completely custom fabricated,except for the main Ford housing. (banjo).I used mostly Strange parts,axles (35 spline),shock/coilovers ,brakes and aluminum center section.I had a drive shaft made locally with 1350 yoke and joints.The drive shaft was easy and relatively inexpensive.
The stout rear is the foundation for my future plans :yesnod:
Phil C
The stout rear is the foundation for my future plans :yesnod:
Phil C
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Re: Anyone running a 9 inch? (wheelsup)
Those are great photos but you've got to see it in person to understand what a great job it is.
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Re: Anyone running a 9 inch? (mackeyred96)
John,thanks for your praise.You are right though,one must see it in person to really get an appreciation of the fabrication work.:eek:
All the brackets,housing tubes,track locator,4-link bars and cross member are all custom built.
Hope to see you and the NE guys this year.
Phil C :seeya
All the brackets,housing tubes,track locator,4-link bars and cross member are all custom built.
Hope to see you and the NE guys this year.
Phil C :seeya
