9" ID tag #s
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9" ID tag #s
OK heres the deal, this weekend is 1/2 price at Pick-your-Part and I'm going to get axles to do a small pattern conversion. I'm going to piece together a whole unit because it's cheaper to buy a whole rear end than it is to buy two axles, drums, and backing plates. Since I'll be getting a third member also I want to look for some 3.00 gears. Will the tags have the gear ratio stamped on it or is it coded and if so what # should I be looking for. I know I can always count turns and figure it out. I think checking the tag might save me some time and be more acurate. Thanks Rich.
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The tag will have two rows of numbers. The ratio will be the first 3 numbers on the second row.
There is usually a space between the first digit and the rest. IF there is an "L" in this space, it is a locking rear end.
Be sure to keep the tag of whatever punkin you end up taking, for later documentation's sake.
Good luck!
There is usually a space between the first digit and the rest. IF there is an "L" in this space, it is a locking rear end.
Be sure to keep the tag of whatever punkin you end up taking, for later documentation's sake.
Good luck!
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Rich, John is right on the numbers. I can't imagine the few bucks that one could save buying a complete unit could be made up when you have to figure in all of the labor to dissassemble and reassemble all of the parts.
I would look at a 68-72 F100 352/360 automatic for the 3.00 ratio and the larger brakes that were offered starting in 68. Take help with you.
just a thought
John
I would look at a 68-72 F100 352/360 automatic for the 3.00 ratio and the larger brakes that were offered starting in 68. Take help with you.
just a thought
John
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Might want to look at an 8"...just a suggestion. I have a 67 8" rear at the house with a 3.0 gear set. it is slightly narrower than a truck rear. and has the small pattern axles.
Most people cant tell if it is an 8" or 9" with just a glance.
Garbz
Most people cant tell if it is an 8" or 9" with just a glance.
Garbz
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Guys thanks for the replies. I'm going to be going through the whole thing. I have a trac lok in my truck now that is worn out so I'll be rebuilding the carrier. I'm also going to move the perches to put the axle over the springs. The complete axle will set me back $38.00. axles drums and backing plates I'd have to buy individually and would cost around $75.
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You may want to upgrade to a 31 spline 9" I purchased the complete rear end out of a 83 Ford F150 with 2.75 gears for $50 on a 1/2 price day in Fresno. I'm installing it in my 460 powered 64 F-100. I mis San Diego, I lived in La Mesa for my first 41 years. I was a great place to grow up. Surfer Girls to die for!!
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or if there is no tag , rotate one drum and count how many turns of the drum make the pinion turn once. that will give you a close idea. 3 full turns of the drum should make the pinion turn once.
