importkiller_SS

iTrader: (35)

a friend of mine gave me a 9" from a late 80's E-250/350
i dont have it yet to be able to measure flange to flange. I was wondering if anyone has built their own... such as cut off the existing flanges and brackets from the 10 bolt and welding them onto the 9" after i cut off the old brackets.

I was wondering if i was able to keep a torque arm setup or if i'll need to go to a 4-link which i wouldnt mind either. i also plan on back bracing it too

i am doing this due to cost and experince

Thanks

Intercooler2

iTrader: (24)

Sure but you have a whole lot of obstacles to overcome plus how much are you really going to save? Good luck though... a search here will give you the info

99SS#20

iTrader: (13)

I think under the 8.8 build thread there is a picture of a 9" with a torque arm mount. I believe that Currie makes one also. As long as your measurements are accurate and angles precise you will have no problems.

importkiller_SS

iTrader: (35)

idk we'll see... i have access to all the tools i need to due this. but that doesnt mean anything lol

i am confident in my measurements... i was thinking of possibly just going with a 4 link anyways...

97pontta

iTrader: (10)

Moser sells the bare housing with torque arm mount for a reasonable price, then you can get your own axles and center to complete the rear. I'm sure if you’re a skilled fabricator you could do it yourself but buying the housing would save time and isn't too expensive.

bww3588

iTrader: (49)

make sure you have a nodular iron 3rd member, if its not, its not worth using esp if your going for a bullet proof rearend. its better than the 10 bolt, but there are better choices than a stock cast 3rd member.

importkiller_SS

iTrader: (35)

It has the nodular 3rd member which is what i was looking for... i see you are from lima... i go there for school. UNOH

bww3588

iTrader: (49)

i know blake, i wsa in your automatics class. its willis.

bww3588

iTrader: (49)

oh, i got my 9 inch back in HP drivelines if you wanna stop back and look at it. you can take measurments off mine and go from there.

importkiller_SS

iTrader: (35)

Oh of course, Willis!!! i did not recognize.
i'll definatly have to stop by and check that out. what time is your break at?

bww3588

iTrader: (49)

i got ****** morning classes. my break is at 930 am. i go back during evening classes every once in a while to get a little more work in.

importkiller_SS

iTrader: (35)

lol mines at 9:30 also... i'll have to check it out tomorrow for sure

bww3588

iTrader: (49)

you in morning classes too?

what class?

importkiller_SS

iTrader: (35)

sorry i meant to put 9:30 pm... but im in engine machining

did you bring in your stock 10 bolt and level that as if it was in the car and measure the existing brackets... then you cut them off and are welding them onto your 9" at the same angles?

bww3588

iTrader: (49)

mine is a moser housing, i just have it in putting a backbrace on it and changing gears.

you can take measurments off my brackets in relation to the pig and pinion centerlline.

bww3588

iTrader: (49)

its sitting back between the long rail and the cougar if you want to go back and look at it on your break. Mr. Schulz is teaching, he will let you go out and look at it. and if you need gears and a spool, i have some forsale.

importkiller_SS

iTrader: (35)

Thanks... i'll have to check it out and take some measurements

do you have the gears and spool posted up for sale on here... i'll have to check those out also

bww3588

iTrader: (49)

the ring gear and spool is sitting up on schulz's desk. The pinion is out in thw shop on table 5

importkiller_SS

iTrader: (35)

checked out your 9"... looks good. i was wondering what the 3 round threaded things were welded on the housing are for?

bww3588

iTrader: (49)

torque arm. the torque arm is laying over by the red rail, the bracket is still on it. you can see how it goes on. i think moser will sell this to you.