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AJohn6 · 06-21-2012, 10:59 AM

I ordered the Currie 9+ Centurion Ford 9" reared end housing, 3" DOM tubes, late model big Ford billet housing ends to go in my '71.

My question is; should I center the housing or center the pinion?

I have heard that Ford centered the housing in order to have constant pinion angle laterally or side-2-side as well as the vertical pinion angle. I would rather have equal length axles and the housing centered but am willing to center the pinion if needed.

All advice is greatly appreciated.

Respectfully,
Adam

06-21-2012, 10:59 AM	#1
AJohn6 Knuckle head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 283	A 9" rearend question for the "Mad Scientists" I ordered the Currie 9+ Centurion Ford 9" reared end housing, 3" DOM tubes, late model big Ford billet housing ends to go in my '71. My question is; should I center the housing or center the pinion? I have heard that Ford centered the housing in order to have constant pinion angle laterally or side-2-side as well as the vertical pinion angle. I would rather have equal length axles and the housing centered but am willing to center the pinion if needed. All advice is greatly appreciated. Respectfully, Adam __________________ Adam '71 SWB/Step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291750 2017 Crew Cab Silverado LTZ with 6.2l, 8 Speed tuned by RPM in Garner, NC '00 Chevy 1500 6.0l Silverado Reg. Cab Short Bed '09 Chevy 1500 5.3l Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed (SOLD) 1971 LWB on 2014 1 ton chassis, L96 6.0LS / 6L90E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796785 1969 LWB C10- Future project, possible AWD C10 on a 2002 Escalade Chassis.