9" rear end question

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Sep 30, 2022 | 06:35 PM

stbart

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From: Cloquet, MN

9" rear end question

I have a Ford 9" rear end that I got out of a 1970 F100 that I intend to put into my 51 pickup. I only got the rear end, not the U bolts or top plates. I figured they would be easy to get. The U bolts are easy to get, but I am having trouble finding top plates that specifically say will fit 1970 F100. It is the standard 3" axel housing. I found some online that say 67-69. Is there a difference from 69 to 70 housing?
If anyone could share what they have used I would surely appreciate it.

Sep 30, 2022 | 08:22 PM

mtflat

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From: Kalispell, MT

57-72 should all use the same sized top plate. If not it's not too difficult to hog out the holes to adjust to your U-bolts.

Oct 1, 2022 | 08:23 AM

ingo

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i would say it´s easy to build your own !?

Oct 1, 2022 | 09:12 AM

tiger100

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I made top plates, from a piece of 5'' long x5'' wide thick walled rectangular steel tube, split horizontally.
My Ford (not a 9 inch) F100 axle tubes are 2-75 inch.
Geoff.

Oct 1, 2022 | 09:14 AM

moejr

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From: Mendon, Massachusetts

Try a spring rebuilder or trailer supply business in your area, also venders like Summit, Speedway Motors & auto part suppliers might have what you need.