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Old 03-25-2008, 05:57 PM
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I have decided to build my own 9". I have been reading through several post and saw that alot of people are pleased with the midwest rearends. Actually i havent seen one bad thing about them yet. But I want to buy just the housing and build it myself. I work at an off road shop and we deal with gears all the time so i get labor free and parts are at a discount. Has anybody else done this? If so how much did you have into the whole rearend? Would i be able to use my stock brakes? Should i upgrade my lca while im at it?
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call Eric. im sure something could be worked out.
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http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...html?item=1116

This Moser housing/axle package is also a great way to go. $1000,00 shipped, then you can assemble and install your own third member. This comes with the torque arm mount, and it's designed to bolt right into your car. Bob
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i have looked at that but to be honest. I have read those are noisy and the customer service at epp is non existent. Not to be a dick just what i read

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Dude the noise isn't gonna come from a Moser housing. It's gonna be in your center section. The housing & axle kit will be just fine.

I'd either go that route or buy the Midwest Chassis housing/Axle kit w/torque arm & cross member.
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I'm also looking at going with a midwest rear. As far as customer service at EPP, everything I have read from his customers is positive. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from either.
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would it save any money to buy the housing and then buy the center section? or just buy a complete bolt in package?
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It just depends on what kinda center section your gonna buy. If you get one off ebay they are usually good to about 4-500hp & can be had for $500-800 + shipping. A separate center section bought from Moser or even a vendor will cost you over $1000 easily usually.

The biggest benefit to buying a complete rear from a aftermarket company is it will come with a warranty & customer service.
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i have looked at that but to be honest. I have read those are noisy and the customer service at epp is non existent. Not to be a dick just what i read
You are the first one that I have ever seen say that about us. Who did you hear that from? We go out of our way to help people out, even people who don't buy things from us. Bob
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I'm also looking at going with a midwest rear. As far as customer service at EPP, everything I have read from his customers is positive. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from either.
Thanks, I appreciate it. Bob
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I saw it twice on posts that i was reading through before i posted this topic. They could be completely wrong its just what i read. I'll check ya'll out today tho
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Yeah this guy posts just about as much as Sam Strano and is very helpful I've never read a single negative comment about Bob or EPP
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why dont you call them and ask them a question. you will see for yourself that their customer service is outstanding. epp is a great place to do business with
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EPP has been awesome from the outset, never let opinions on this board make a decision without verifying it from yourself. I havent had a single question EPP didn't answer.
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also, most people that set up their rear ends usually are the ones bitching that they whine. i had mine set up from my fabricator and it is amazingly quite. also, epp is a good place to go. at sema this last year when they introduced the new rear end i talked with them for 2 hours about the car and they were cool about it. they are where i will go for the wifes rear when i get more money.




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