Bolt on relocation brackets that will fit Ford 9" rear?
03-23-2003, 05:25 PM
#1
Bolt on relocation brackets that will fit Ford 9" rear? Is there such an item? I don't care if I need to grind on it some to make it fit. I just want to bolt it on to make sure the location is correct and then I will weld them up and take the bolts out <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> I've seen them but they say they will not fit after market rear ends. Like I said, I don't care if I need to modify it, just so the location will be correct <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> .
Thanks a million, <img border="0" alt="[USA]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" />
Tom
<small>[ March 23, 2003, 05:26 PM: Message edited by: Tom the roofer ]</small>
Thanks a million, <img border="0" alt="[USA]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" />
Tom
<small>[ March 23, 2003, 05:26 PM: Message edited by: Tom the roofer ]</small>
03-23-2003, 06:00 PM
#2
Re: Bolt on relocation brackets that will fit Ford 9" rear? Tom, even the weld-in brackets come with a bolt and spacer that runs through where the stock LCA mount is. Bit of extra support and doubles as a clamp while you're welding.
I ended up purchasing a set of weld in brackets from Spohn to fit my moser 9". They were $20 more than their other ones to fit the non-moser rears. They also came with new bolts and spacers to go in the place where the stock LCA mounted at.
Unfortunately, I haven't gotten the chance to install them yet since my rear end isn't here yet <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> , but they're BEEFY.
Just FYI, from the included instructions from Spohn:
6. Slide the Spohn bracket over the LCA mount on the rear until the top holes in the Spohn bracket are lined up with the mounting holes of the LCA mount on the rear. Install the supplied 7/16" x 4" long bolt through the top hole and place the supplied round spacer between the OEM bracket. Place the 7/16" bolt through the spacer and secure it with the 7/16" nut. This keeps the OEM mount from squeezing together, since the LCA will no longer be mounted there.
They also include two 1/2" x 4" long grade 8 bolts & nylock nuts for use with aftermarket LCA's.
Hope that helps you out some.
I ended up purchasing a set of weld in brackets from Spohn to fit my moser 9". They were $20 more than their other ones to fit the non-moser rears. They also came with new bolts and spacers to go in the place where the stock LCA mounted at.
Unfortunately, I haven't gotten the chance to install them yet since my rear end isn't here yet <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> , but they're BEEFY.
Just FYI, from the included instructions from Spohn:
6. Slide the Spohn bracket over the LCA mount on the rear until the top holes in the Spohn bracket are lined up with the mounting holes of the LCA mount on the rear. Install the supplied 7/16" x 4" long bolt through the top hole and place the supplied round spacer between the OEM bracket. Place the 7/16" bolt through the spacer and secure it with the 7/16" nut. This keeps the OEM mount from squeezing together, since the LCA will no longer be mounted there.
They also include two 1/2" x 4" long grade 8 bolts & nylock nuts for use with aftermarket LCA's.
Hope that helps you out some.
