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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 10:46 AM
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Shaving a 9"!
Anyone know where I can get info on shaving a 9"? Did a Google search and did not find what I wanted. Can any of you guys help?
 
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 08:38 PM
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Here's a link that was posted on the 73-79 forum.

http://www.sunrayengineering.com/main.html
 
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 10:15 AM
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That is intresting but.....
I'm looking for info on how to do it and how much can be removed!
 
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 11:51 AM
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Is it too hairy?
 
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 12:08 PM
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What to you mean by shaving? Removing material to reduce weight?
 
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 12:24 PM
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This is what I mean.....
You cut/grind the bottom of the dif to get better clearance off road....
 
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 12:52 PM
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Did you check that site? Go to why a nine and then ground clearance comparison.
 
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Yes I looked.......
it had the info on why a 9" but not how to shave it or info on mounting it and what degre/angle it can run at.
 
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You might try asking Curry Enterprises. They build 9" rears for everything.
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