Any modification required to make 9" fit?
Any modification required to make 9" fit? I'm seriously considering a Moser 9" (with Auburn posi and 31 spline axles) for my new Project Z. I know that the Strange rears are a direct swap...but I'm wondering if anything is required for a 9" swap? Any torque arm issues/modifications? Do the 9" rears require a backing plate swap like the 12-bolts?
Any heads up or advice will be appreciated.
Any heads up or advice will be appreciated.
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From: Lincoln Park Mi
Re: Any modification required to make 9 I made no mods for my 9 inch.
you will have to swap the backing plates out, but its no big deal. the caliper mounts are in fact what hold the axles in.
the only thing I had to do was fasten the brake lines to the new axle. i used zip straps... cake...
you will have to swap the backing plates out, but its no big deal. the caliper mounts are in fact what hold the axles in.
the only thing I had to do was fasten the brake lines to the new axle. i used zip straps... cake...
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From: Cecil County Raceway!!!
Re: Any modification required to make 9 I took out 2 M6 trannies with mine before I realized my Driveshaft was too long. (both locked up in 4th gear)
Once I had one shorter one made I haven't had a problem since
Once I had one shorter one made I haven't had a problem since
Re: Any modification required to make 9
I took out 2 M6 trannies with mine before I realized my Driveshaft was too long. (both locked up in 4th gear)
Once I had one shorter one made I haven't had a problem since
Once I had one shorter one made I haven't had a problem since
That's the first I've heard of this? Is this a normal issue or are you an exception?
Also...is there a difference between a true Ford 9" and the Moser 9"??
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From: Cecil County Raceway!!!
Re: Any modification required to make 9 I always seem to be the exception to the rule.
but once you get it and go to install the DS...just measure the yoke clearance (how far from bottoming in the tranny)
my OEM driveshaft required me to pull the caps off the u-joint to get it in the yoke (then reinstall the caps). That is unacceptable. My correct driveshaft can be inserted in the tranny then pulled back into the yoke without any problems.
but once you get it and go to install the DS...just measure the yoke clearance (how far from bottoming in the tranny)
my OEM driveshaft required me to pull the caps off the u-joint to get it in the yoke (then reinstall the caps). That is unacceptable. My correct driveshaft can be inserted in the tranny then pulled back into the yoke without any problems.
Re: Any modification required to make 9 only issue I hear is driveshaft from people.mine went in no problem.running the spohn tq arm and ds loop with no grinding needed.minor gear oil leak other than that went in no problem.
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Re: Any modification required to make 9 Fireball !!! I have a FORD 9' that was custom madein the 80s for a 3rd gen gen Camaro[before they were available from STRANGE or Currie],am wondering about DS lenght.My car is lowered 2 1/2"s and I was wondering if my DS isn't TOO SHORT,from a muffler pit[weight on tires]I measure 3 1/2 inches from tranny tail to center of U-Joint,does this sound excessive?????
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From: Cecil County Raceway!!!
Re: Any modification required to make 9
my 9in was a direct bolt in no grinding or DS shortening. All i had to do was get the u-joint changed to a 1350.
Re: Any modification required to make 9" fit? So I guess I won't know until I get my entire drivetrain out of the car and attempt to install it? Gee..that sounds like fun. Perhaps I should just stick w/ the Strange rears. They're not very strong, but at least there are no surprises midway thru the install. 