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Old Jun 5, 2020 | 09:34 PM
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I was given a 9 inch for free and looking to fit it in my 01 ta. I have stock 10 bolt so I can cut brackets off and weld on 9 inch and put new ends on and weld back braces on. Is it worth the work if I have the capability to do it myself?
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How do you plan to go about attaching the torque arm?
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You certainly could, you could also buy a cheap set of weld on LCA relocation brackets.

In terms of attaching the torque arm, Currie makes a bracket.
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by no means am i trying to hijack a post but i also picked up a ford 9 today and mine doesnt have the brackets for the springs or lower control arms, do you know where u can purchase these prefabed?
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You certainly could, you could also buy a cheap set of weld on LCA relocation brackets.

In terms of attaching the torque arm, Currie makes a bracket.
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Old Jun 11, 2020 | 06:04 PM
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by no means am i trying to hijack a post but i also picked up a ford 9 today and mine doesnt have the brackets for the springs or lower control arms, do you know where u can purchase these prefabed?
I purchased weld-on LCA brackets for my 9” from UMI. Not sure about spring mounts.
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Old Jun 11, 2020 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Draijia
by no means am i trying to hijack a post but i also picked up a ford 9 today and mine doesnt have the brackets for the springs or lower control arms, do you know where u can purchase these prefabed?
Should be able to pick up as the brackets/spring mounts from Midwest chassis
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This is the only way I have known anyone to do it. The housing end choice may change depending on brakes.




Or you can let us do all the welding and end up with a fabricated housing over a stamped steel housing and get a better product that is stronger and lighter.




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Going in a 4th gen bbc. Trying for 3k lbs. Need a 9 inch that can hold lil over 1000 ho on spray. Should make 650 to 700 on motor.
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Originally Posted by MidwestChassis2
This is the only way I have known anyone to do it. The housing end choice may change depending on brakes.




Or you can let us do all the welding and end up with a fabricated housing over a stamped steel housing and get a better product that is stronger and lighter.




Hey Midwest quick question, do y'all make a torque arm that can bolt right up to the tabs on a quick performance 9" rear?? Thanks
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Hey Midwest quick question, do y'all make a torque arm that can bolt right up to the tabs on a quick performance 9" rear?? Thanks
People purchase our two piece torque arm all the time for the QP housing however we have never done it in house so I do not have tech advice on what they are doing to make it work.
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Originally Posted by MidwestChassis2
People purchase our two piece torque arm all the time for the QP housing however we have never done it in house so I do not have tech advice on what they are doing to make it work.
Oh yea cool cool. I'll check that out. That's probably gonna be the answer
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