Ford 9-inch rear ends
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'''If you have a link to an article or web site that talks about nine inch rear ends, put the link here. If you want to write an article or a story about your experience with one, write it here. Hopefully, this will become a place that will answer all your questions on the nine inch.''' | '''If you have a link to an article or web site that talks about nine inch rear ends, put the link here. If you want to write an article or a story about your experience with one, write it here. Hopefully, this will become a place that will answer all your questions on the nine inch.''' | ||
| − | == Alterations | + | ==Alterations to the Ford 9 inch== |
| − | In order to install a pre-load brace, you will have to build a strong fixture to hold the housing while you apply force to the housing ends. You can begin by purchasing 3 | + | In order to install a pre-load brace, you will have to build a strong fixture to hold the housing while you apply force to the housing ends. You can begin by purchasing 3" diameter x 1/4" or 3/8" wall tubing and cutting it into two six foot lengths. Cut a 16" X 16" square piece of 1/2 inch plate, place the center section over the plate and mark out the bolt pattern. Then after center punching the bolt hole centers, use the drill press to drill the holes to 7/16". |
[[File:Brace_in_place.jpg]] | [[File:Brace_in_place.jpg]] | ||
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[[File:Center_plate_bolt_pattern.jpg]] | [[File:Center_plate_bolt_pattern.jpg]] | ||
| − | Mark out the center line of the two six | + | Mark out the center line of the two six foot lengths, measure equal distant 8 inches for the 16" x 16" plate to lay on the cross pieces. Measure the distance between the two parallel pieces, cut two pieces of 3" diameter round tubing to this dimension and weld it using a stitch method, so as not to warp the fixture. Cut two appropriate pieces of 2" x 3" rectangular tubing, measure out from the center line noted above to the axle flanges and weld in the two cross pieces. Looking closely at the U-bolt picture, notice how the two angle irons keep the axle tubes centered in the fixture and how the U-bolts are mounted through the clamping plate. |
[[File:Housing_in_fixture.jpg]] | [[File:Housing_in_fixture.jpg]] | ||
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==Truss for strength== | ==Truss for strength== | ||
| − | + | If you don't have the tools or skills to make the parts, check the parts resources below. Also, [http://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/9FACTORY.html Ruff Stuff] makes a truss to do the strenghtening part. The shaped outline is made for the nine inch rear, all you have to do is use the jig to torque the rear housing, then weld up the slotted portion and weld the truss onto the housing. | |
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[[File:9_inch_factory_truss.jpg]] | [[File:9_inch_factory_truss.jpg]] | ||
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==Ford 9" rear end photographs== | ==Ford 9" rear end photographs== | ||
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[[Image:9_in_exp_view.gif ]] | [[Image:9_in_exp_view.gif ]] | ||
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==Ford 9" rear end articles and information== | ==Ford 9" rear end articles and information== | ||
*[http://www.maliburacing.com/ford_9_inch/ford_nine_inch.htm Ford 9" Tech] | *[http://www.maliburacing.com/ford_9_inch/ford_nine_inch.htm Ford 9" Tech] | ||
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*[http://www.enjenjo.com/9inch.html 9 inch info]. | *[http://www.enjenjo.com/9inch.html 9 inch info]. | ||
| − | + | ==Suppliers and manufacturers of Ford 9" rearends and parts== | |
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| − | ==Suppliers and manufacturers of Ford 9" | + | |
*[http://www.quickperformance.com/ Quick Performance] | *[http://www.quickperformance.com/ Quick Performance] | ||
*[http://www.currieenterprises.com Currie Enterprises] | *[http://www.currieenterprises.com Currie Enterprises] | ||
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*[http://www.network54.com/Forum/260730/ Ford transmission forum] | *[http://www.network54.com/Forum/260730/ Ford transmission forum] | ||
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[[Category:Rearend]] | [[Category:Rearend]] | ||
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