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Old 11-24-2007, 11:06 PM
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Alright, bought this 9", ordered a center section, as far as I know, I have to install the center section, the seals, bearings and axles and c clips and bolt it in. I have all the parts needed (I think), I have a general idea how most of it goes intogether. Here are pics of what I have. I think I install the seal into the housing ends, press it in there all the way, then i believe there is a ball bearing that gets pressed into the housing end but not sure exactly where this other bearing goes, looks like just a solid bearing. Also do the bearings get pressed onto the axles? Bearing doesnt go all the way down the axle freely.













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this is how the bearings should be on the axle i believe

Old 11-24-2007, 11:27 PM
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should the axles be this close?



the wheel bearing, some kind of solid bearing and the seal



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see how my bearing doesnt go all the way down, does it need to be pressed?



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That housing and axle package is really narrow for a 4th gen.
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+1, that was my first though.

did whoever sold you the kit tell you what exactly it was for?
Old 11-25-2007, 06:09 AM
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Install pic's and info can be found here.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=145 Bob
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Originally Posted by Scott@DrivelineSolutions
That housing and axle package is really narrow for a 4th gen.

good eye, Scott. i'm sure that housing has been narrowed. hope this guy's car is mini-tubbed. although Moser's ends are about 2-1/4 inches wide, there should be more space between the spring perches and the end.
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its 3" shorter on each end, doesnt need to be mini tubbed but needs a deeper dish wheel, thats why I did it to get that offset. i know how the bearings go on now, they need to be pressed on.
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as far as making sure axles are correct length, are they suppose to be this close when installed?

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my axles are 27.5"/30.0" and 35 spline.
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anyone know the standard length on the axles for an fbody 9"?
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seals go in axle tubes, put backing plates on axle then bearings pressed on, insatll center section, bolt axles in , done . there are no c-clips in this rear.
al for the length im not sure
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Grind that torque arm mount down. Make sure to mock up the arm as I had that trouble already. Get everyhing to fit before you bolt it up.
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pics of where you had to grind?




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