GP:Midwest Chassis Fabbed 9"???
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...
DM
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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
DM
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)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$2395 - TOTAL
DM
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.
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.
DM
Last edited by Devils Mentor; Jul 9, 2009 at 04:29 PM.
Yeah I agree +1 for Eric he is a great guy and very helpful, I plan on getting ahold of him shortly for my 9" set up the 10 bolt isn't gonna hold the power I am going to put down in about a week :-).
Iron Strange, with a billet trac-loc (beast, not like a stock traclock), billet or forged pinion support (daytona), with Richmond gears from the usa... not yukon or something chinese.
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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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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
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.
