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Apr 3, 2015 | 12:47 PM

lm987

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Ford 9 inch Axles

Greetings all.

I have searched the forums but cannot find an answer to this question:

Do all Ford 9 inch differentials have two different axle lengths??

I have a 1970 F-1 differential and axle housing in my F-1 but if I remember correctly both axles were the same length.

Thanks

Apr 3, 2015 | 12:52 PM

ALBUQ F-1

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I think some Econolines had equal axles, not sure why.

Apr 3, 2015 | 01:22 PM

BlueOvalRage

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All the '57-'72 F-100 axles had equal length shafts.

Apr 3, 2015 | 01:25 PM

ALBUQ F-1

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Ach, you're right, I was thinking "centered pinion", which actually requires unequal shafts.

Apr 3, 2015 | 05:05 PM

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Not too related, but also don,t see much in search...
Are you using the emergency brake cables original to the truck with the 9 inch?

Apr 3, 2015 | 07:08 PM

49willard

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Originally Posted by kjn49

Not too related, but also don,t see much in search...
Are you using the emergency brake cables original to the truck with the 9 inch?

F-1 e brake cables work with a 9 inch rear.

Apr 4, 2015 | 11:53 AM