Rear end... MUST DECIDE!!!!!

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

I like 9"'s
The most popular rear end in drag racing is the 9-inch Ford.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/S...Fec65QodfTivwg

[raceman6135]

Check with Bear's Performance in Ontario -- they are the Canadian distributor for Strange Engineering, and their price may be better than you can find from a shop that orders from the US.

http://www.bearsperformance.com/canada/

[69GMC910]

I think I will go with the Moser 9"... Just a little freaked out about welding on the spring perches etc.... How wide is the stock rear end? Should I order this one narrowed? I wasn't planning on relocating my leafs right now, but I am going to tub to the frame rail... How difficult is it to relocate the springs? How much will it affect handling?

How many inches wide should a diff be if you are tubbed to the frame rails? In case anyone isn't in the loop, it's a 82 LWB 2WD...

Should I shell out the extra cash now and get it with disc brakes?

What should I be telling Moser I want with this read end other than gears and strength? I've never ordered one before, so any information that would be helpful to me would be much appreciated!

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Some more info:

Where To Find The Nine Inch Rear Axle
1967-1973 medium and big block Mustangs and Cougars 1966-1971 Fairlanes, Torinos, Montegos, Comets, and other Ford intermediates with big blocks.
1957-1959 V8 Fords and Mercurys
1977-1981 Lincoln Versailles & Trucks

Types Of Nine Inch Axle Housings
1967-1973 Mustang/Cougar - light duty, thinnest housing material, small axle bearings, 28 and 31 splines.
1957-1968 passenger car and 1/2 ton truck - medium duty, stronger than Mustang type, 28 and 31 splines.
Ranchero/Torino - heavy duty thick wall housing, 3.25 inch diameter axle tubes with flat tops.
1969-1977 Galaxies (coils), Lincolns (coils), and late pickups (leaf)- 3.25 inch diameter all the way to the backing plate, coil housings have upper control arm mount

How To Recognize Nine Inch Housing Centers
1957 - no dimples, flat center band up the center of the rear cover, bottom drain plug.
1958-1959 - two dimples on back of housing, flat center band, some had drain holes.
1960-1967 - two dimples, flat center band, oil level hole in back cover.
1963-1977 Lincoln, LTD, Thunderbirds had 9.375 inch centers, housings were cut away at the gasket surface for ring gear clearance, one curved rib at the front top portion of differential, strong but no gears.

Tip On Shortening Nine Inch Axles
1972 and earlier 31 spline axles have the ability to be shortened.

28 spline axles are tapered and cannot be shortened and re-splined.
1973 and later cars have a 5-on-5 bolt circle and the axles cannot be shortened.
1967-1973 Mustang axles can be identified by wheel flange:
Oval hole = 28 splines.
Two large holes and counter-sunk center = 31 splines.

Everything you've ever wanted to know about Ford 9 Inch
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454229

Ford 9-inch Rear End Length Data
http://dfwmotorsport.com/Fairlane/9inchrearends.htm

Ford 9" Rear Axle Information
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358081

Ford 9 Inch Rebuild/Gear Setup
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=454226

[Captainfab]

Before you order a rear end, you need to have the tires and wheels that you are going to run. Then you will need to determine your WMS to WMS measurement. Moser has an order sheet with drawings that show you all the measurements that they will need from you, to be able to build your rear end. You should be able to download that from their website.

Originally Posted by 69GMC910

I think I will go with the Moser 9"... Just a little freaked out about welding on the spring perches etc.... How wide is the stock rear end? Should I order this one narrowed? I wasn't planning on relocating my leafs right now, but I am going to tub to the frame rail... How difficult is it to relocate the springs? How much will it affect handling?

How many inches wide should a diff be if you are tubbed to the frame rails? In case anyone isn't in the loop, it's a 82 LWB 2WD...

Should I shell out the extra cash now and get it with disc brakes?

What should I be telling Moser I want with this read end other than gears and strength? I've never ordered one before, so any information that would be helpful to me would be much appreciated!

[mbgmike]

Originally Posted by 69GMC910

I think I will go with the Moser 9"... Just a little freaked out about welding on the spring perches etc.... How wide is the stock rear end? Should I order this one narrowed? I wasn't planning on relocating my leafs right now, but I am going to tub to the frame rail... How difficult is it to relocate the springs? How much will it affect handling?

How many inches wide should a diff be if you are tubbed to the frame rails? In case anyone isn't in the loop, it's a 82 LWB 2WD...

Should I shell out the extra cash now and get it with disc brakes?

What should I be telling Moser I want with this read end other than gears and strength? I've never ordered one before, so any information that would be helpful to me would be much appreciated!

we are a Moser Dealer. I would call them and ask.
http://www.moserengineering.com/contact-us

we make and sell rear ends also in addition to seeling other brands but not really sure what you are looking for. pm us if you want or email us

[69GMC910]

Great news from Moser today!!! They are going to have bolt in units for 73-87 applications by feb or march of 2012!!! Talked to Moser today, and the gentleman said it is one of their top priorities for this winter!!! Guess I'm waitin til then to get one!!!
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