Building a 9" need dimensions
10-10-2005, 07:44 PM
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Building a 9" need dimensions I have a 10-bolt housing to rob the brackets from and I can take some measurements before I cut it up but does anyone have a better image of the pic at the bottom of this page from the Strange catalog?
http://www.strangeengineering.net/catalog/pdf/073.pdf
http://www.strangeengineering.net/catalog/pdf/073.pdf
10-11-2005, 07:56 AM
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Well, your set then ! I don't have a better pic, sorry I can't help ya, but it seems like your going in the right direction anyway.
Good luck with your project !
Good luck with your project !
11-01-2005, 07:54 PM
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I can tell you this, the dimension for housing flange to flange is 59 1/4". Also, I know from experience Moser uses the dimension 2.750 for the axle hangout (dimension from housing flange to axle flange where the wheel surface mounts ie outside) , however stock axles I have measured 2.590. Because of that difference my brake rotors rubbed the caliper mount and I had to shim the backing plates out (c-clip axles - not a 9").
You can do it however you want, but I mounted a 1.5" steel bar through the tubes and pumpkin when I was welding everything up to keep it aligned (in addition to the housing jig)
You can do it however you want, but I mounted a 1.5" steel bar through the tubes and pumpkin when I was welding everything up to keep it aligned (in addition to the housing jig)
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11-01-2005, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkHorse
Would you mind sharing your jig dimensions and a possible write up when your done - I'm researching this as we speak err type.
What I can tell you is that I will be taking dimensions off a spare housing I have and building the jig out of scrap structural steel I got at the local recycler. I will be buying a narrowing jig for alignment and the housing jig will clamp the axle in "real tight" so as to minimize distortion. I may make a press to further straighten the housing depending on how well I can minimize distortion..
I'll post pics once it is done and I have a working axle.
11-02-2005, 06:34 PM
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I hope someone auctually makes a housing from a re tube or converted stock ford housing to trully experence what a pain in the *** its going to be...I have access to every tool needed to undertake such a project a still went with a Moser just to save the headache.... will I ever try to make one? Maybe but its alot cheaper and easer to just pick up the phone.... Good luck seriously
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11-02-2005, 07:30 PM
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I've done it, made my own 8.8. It is a major PITA, and mine was easier because I just used the stock axle tubes.
Now, welding the spring mounts, shock mounts, and lca mounts on 9" tubes, that would be an even bigger pain in the *** !
Overall it definitely is a major project not to be undertaken by the casual mechanic/fabricator. I would have bought the 12 bolt housing myself, however I wanted a rearend lighter and more efficient than the 12 bolt, and at the time no one else was building and selling the 8.8.
I totally recommend the purchased housings in lieu of making your own unless you are a total perfectionist(fool
) like me !
Now, welding the spring mounts, shock mounts, and lca mounts on 9" tubes, that would be an even bigger pain in the *** !
Overall it definitely is a major project not to be undertaken by the casual mechanic/fabricator. I would have bought the 12 bolt housing myself, however I wanted a rearend lighter and more efficient than the 12 bolt, and at the time no one else was building and selling the 8.8.
I totally recommend the purchased housings in lieu of making your own unless you are a total perfectionist(fool
) like me ! Last edited by TRex; 11-03-2005 at 11:22 AM.
11-04-2005, 10:01 AM
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Well, I just picked up a rear out of a continental with disc brakes for $150. It's only 1/2" shorter on each side. Perfect for me. I'm going to rebuild the center section. WE have a local guy that has brackets made up to weld on.