GP:Midwest Chassis Fabbed 9"???
07-08-2009, 10:39 PM
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Pmed... Remember in the end of the day, you're using your stock/current torque arm with this setup, and have a heavy/yet weak stock stamped style housing...
Just for the record, I had one of these stock stamped style housings and the axle tubes broke a weld, was heavier then hell, and I got rid of it in favor of a MWC rearend...
Just for the record, I had one of these stock stamped style housings and the axle tubes broke a weld, was heavier then hell, and I got rid of it in favor of a MWC rearend...
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07-08-2009, 11:11 PM
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Well everyone in the QP thread seems to say great things about them. Like I said, if MWC can match what I am getting then I have no problem give them my business. 
Here is the setup I am getting:
$975 – 9” Ford Housing/Axle Package (1998 Trans Am)
- Custom Width (Please Specify)
$35 - - Adjustable Lower Control Arm Brackets
- Moser Axles, Axle Bearings, Wheel Studs, & Retainers
- 35 Spline, 5 on 4-3/4” Bolt Pattern, ½” Wheel Studs
$1165 – Center Section (Assembled) – ALL NEW PARTS
- Moser Aluminum Thru-Bolt Case
- Aluminum Daytona Pinion Support
- 1350 Billet Steel Yoke
$100 - - Richmond Double Diamond 9310 REM Gears (3.70 Ratio)
- Full Drag Spool (35 Spline
- Timken USA Bearings
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$120 - SHIPPING (UPS Ground)
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$2395 - TOTAL
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Here is the setup I am getting:
$975 – 9” Ford Housing/Axle Package (1998 Trans Am)
- Custom Width (Please Specify)
$35 - - Adjustable Lower Control Arm Brackets
- Moser Axles, Axle Bearings, Wheel Studs, & Retainers
- 35 Spline, 5 on 4-3/4” Bolt Pattern, ½” Wheel Studs
$1165 – Center Section (Assembled) – ALL NEW PARTS
- Moser Aluminum Thru-Bolt Case
- Aluminum Daytona Pinion Support
- 1350 Billet Steel Yoke
$100 - - Richmond Double Diamond 9310 REM Gears (3.70 Ratio)
- Full Drag Spool (35 Spline
- Timken USA Bearings
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$120 - SHIPPING (UPS Ground)
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$2395 - TOTAL
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07-09-2009, 06:32 AM
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I think I'm still going with the MWC rear end, even if there is no GB. I'll just save a little longer.
The MWC rear end already comes with LCA brackets, swaybar hookups, and a strange center section with a richmond gears/billet trac-loc. Not to mention that you get a new cross member, fully adjustable torque arm, and a drive shaft loop.
The abs is still a $100 upgrade, and I'll be getting his adjustable chromoly LCAs and panhard bar for about $285. $125 for powdercoating is a great deal, and the U-joint is about $25. All said and done I'll have a little over $3200 in it, I think. Tack on a little more for the machine shop work (abs rings pulled and pressed and backing plates) and I'll be set.
Is it cheap? Not at all. Is it a fantastic value? Absolutely
I used to toy with the idea of getting a Moser rear end but there were so many variables... like the axle tubes being welded on incorrectly and moser being okay with a +/- 3 degrees out of whack. I'll stick to the hand made rear with laser precision. Not to mention, this is a serious racecar piece. If its in the air at a muffler shop or something, you'll get a crap load of looks 
I say get what you want, even if it means skipping a season and just saving. His prices won't go up that much.
The MWC rear end already comes with LCA brackets, swaybar hookups, and a strange center section with a richmond gears/billet trac-loc. Not to mention that you get a new cross member, fully adjustable torque arm, and a drive shaft loop.
The abs is still a $100 upgrade, and I'll be getting his adjustable chromoly LCAs and panhard bar for about $285. $125 for powdercoating is a great deal, and the U-joint is about $25. All said and done I'll have a little over $3200 in it, I think. Tack on a little more for the machine shop work (abs rings pulled and pressed and backing plates) and I'll be set.
Is it cheap? Not at all. Is it a fantastic value? Absolutely
I used to toy with the idea of getting a Moser rear end but there were so many variables... like the axle tubes being welded on incorrectly and moser being okay with a +/- 3 degrees out of whack. I'll stick to the hand made rear with laser precision. Not to mention, this is a serious racecar piece. If its in the air at a muffler shop or something, you'll get a crap load of looks I say get what you want, even if it means skipping a season and just saving. His prices won't go up that much.
07-09-2009, 04:21 PM
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Pmed... Remember in the end of the day, you're using your stock/current torque arm with this setup, and have a heavy/yet weak stock stamped style housing...
Just for the record, I had one of these stock stamped style housings and the axle tubes broke a weld, was heavier then hell, and I got rid of it in favor of a MWC rearend...
Just for the record, I had one of these stock stamped style housings and the axle tubes broke a weld, was heavier then hell, and I got rid of it in favor of a MWC rearend...
He is going to itemize a quote for me to see what can be done. The idea we hung up on, was to get the housing package without the center and run a factory 9"center with Motive standard gears, till my power calls for a custom setup. I hope I explained that right, lol...
I will let you guys know what happens.
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08-03-2009, 05:36 AM
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I am trying to save up for a MW Fab9 Because its Hardcore KICKASS, But If my GM deemed worthy POS 10bolt takes a dump on me before I have enough $ I am also considering a Strange Dana 60, Being a college student is kinda gay (I also am saving for coilovers) and shipping is a bitch here but I won't settle for anything worse.
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Has the OP talked more to Eric about this!? I am ready to buy, actually waiting on Eric at this point, so if we could get this going I am deff on the list!
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08-03-2009, 06:37 AM
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ive talked to him a few times ive been ready as well... i will email him again and see whats up. in his previous message he said he might work a little something out but it wont be huge because they dont have room to move on them
08-20-2009, 08:54 PM
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How much noise does this rear make with all those heim joints? Is there an option to go poly so it doesn't rattle the **** out of you?
BTW how does this rear stack up to Strange's S60? I'm interested in getting a new rear since my Monster just ate my 10 bolt.
BTW how does this rear stack up to Strange's S60? I'm interested in getting a new rear since my Monster just ate my 10 bolt.
