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01-25-2017, 10:48 AM | #1 |
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Ford 9" w/ stock trailing arms ??
Anyone running a ford 9" or 8.8 with stock trailing arms?
I already have axle perches made by captainfab for the 3.25" axle tubes. Will I need different u bolts since the axle tubes are larger, and will the larger u bolts go through the stock trailing arms and shock mounts? Any other issues? |
01-25-2017, 11:20 AM | #2 |
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Re: Ford 9" w/ stock trailing arms ??
Im using a 14 bolt with captain fabs perches and porter built trailing arms with a factory U bolt and had no problems.
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01-25-2017, 11:46 AM | #3 |
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Re: Ford 9" w/ stock trailing arms ??
Hopefully I have the same luck. I was concerned the 3.25" axle would spread the bolt and it wouldn't go through the stock arm.
I guess I will find out soon, I will be putting in an Explorer axle and bagging the back of my suburban today. |
01-25-2017, 12:53 PM | #4 |
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Re: Ford 9" w/ stock trailing arms ??
3.25", interesting.
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01-25-2017, 01:01 PM | #5 |
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01-25-2017, 01:39 PM | #6 |
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Re: Ford 9" w/ stock trailing arms ??
I also put a 14-bolt in my old 66. But it was a 3/4 ton. Which makes me wonder if there is a difference between the 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton trailing arms. So, I guess if there is, and you have trouble getting the larger radius u-bolt in your 1/2 ton trailing arms, you could look at perhaps finding some 3/4 ton trailing arms. That is if they have a wider spacing between the mounting holes.
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01-25-2017, 01:50 PM | #7 |
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Re: Ford 9" w/ stock trailing arms ??
'66-'70 full size Fords and Mercurys, '71-'72 Lincolns and '68-'72 F100 Ford trucks have 31-spline axles, large ball-type axle bearings and a 61" overall width (measured from drum face to drum face). Some of these units also have large 3-1/4" axle tubes, rather than the standard 3." Remember though, that a traditional 9" third member must be exchanged for the unacceptable 9-3/8 ring gear found in most housings with the 3-1/4 tubes. Another favorite, especially with street rodders, is the '79-'81 Lincoln Versailles rear end. An extra thick wall housing, factory disc brakes, 28 spline axles, large ball type axle bearings, leaf spring mounting pads and a 58-1/2" overall width make it a natural swap in most cars of the thirties and early forties.
'77-'80 Lincoln Versailles (and '75-'80 Granada/Monarch) 9-inch disc brake housing tubes are 3". '57-'59 Ford big car, Ranchero/station wagon 9-inch rear tube diameter is also 3".
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01-25-2017, 04:33 PM | #8 |
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Re: Ford 9" w/ stock trailing arms ??
It fits, no problem at all.
On my '51 when I switched from a Nova axle to an Explorer axle it was a real pain. I had to get new u bolts and modify the trailing arms to fit the wider bolts. Thanks for the quick replies. |
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