9" Ford issue
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From: Visalia, California
9" Ford issue Not sure what I'm doing with this thing. Had new bearings/seals installed on my 31-spline moser axles for my 9" in my 67 and went to install them. Everything seems smooth until I tighten down the retainer plates on both sides and i almost cannot turn the damn axle by hand. If I loosen them up, obviously it loosens up. They're A20 bearings, and I'm not sure what the hell I'm doing wrong. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Tony
Tony
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From: 32639 Groesbeck HWY. Fraser MI 48026
Depending on which differential you have, the end of the splines are running into either the cross pin or a spacer block inside of the differential. You will need to grind off about 3/16 per axle and double check.
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Damn, that's a way to make me uncomfortable. I know jack about rear ends for the most part, and I bought this thing ready to assemble. Is there a way to check the length of the axles to be right on going into the carrier? I can still turn the rear end, it's just tough as hell, and doesn't feel normal.
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From: Visalia, California
Thanks to Scott @ Driveline Solutions! He resolved my problem. All I had to do was grind 3/16" off the end of my passenger side axle and reinstall and the problem is gone! Works like a champ now thanks to Scott. Appreciate it man.
