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From: Ringwood NJ
9 inch
Just picked up a 9 inch for free its in verygood condition. Anyway i was wondering the axle is 63 1/2 inches from axle flange to flange, according to my calculations its about two inches too wide. Is this correct or do you think it will work if i pick the right wheel???? If its too wide I have the tools and know how to shorten it but I didnt want to have to get new axles. Thanks for any help
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You would need reverse offset wheels with that axle, hard to find especially if you want the fronts and rears to match and not terribly attractive. You could shorten the housing and use axles from a narrower rear end, but unless that rear end has a gear ratio you want, the work and expense, especially if you need to swap gears, could make a "free" deal more expensive than finding the right width 9" or the even easier to find and cheaper 8.8". The 8.8 is plenty strong up to ~ 500 HP, even for occasional trips to the strip.
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2" too wide is an inch off each axle. I'd bet the splines on those axles are already long enough to shorten those axles by an inch, check the wear pattern on the end of the splines to be sure, you might be lucky.
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Just a quick question on the 9" while the subject is up. I know there are two diffrent axle splines used with the 9" one straight and one that is tapered at the end. I have heard that the one that is tapered can not be or is at least not recomended to be shortened. Anyone know if this is ture? I have a rear out of a 94 F150 if any one needs it and is close enough to pick it up.
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I say leave the axle as is and get your rims made to fit. Stockton wheel will give you what you need. You won't be able to swap with the fronts, but you will be able to rotate them from side to side as the wear. That is, if you don't mind having the wheels out an extra inch. A lot of trucks have wide wheels that protrude out past the edge of the fenders. I, for one, like the look. Good luck, Jag
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Originally Posted by 428cobrajet
Just a quick question on the 9" while the subject is up. I know there are two diffrent axle splines used with the 9" one straight and one that is tapered at the end. I have heard that the one that is tapered can not be or is at least not recomended to be shortened. Anyone know if this is ture? I have a rear out of a 94 F150 if any one needs it and is close enough to pick it up.
The 28 spline axle is smaller in diameter past the splines so it cannot just be cut off and resplined, you would need to purchase shorter axles.
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Originally Posted by RUSTY50F1
I tnd to agree with JAG. I think they look awsome from the back. Good luck and post pics if it works out. RUSTY
Last edited by AXracer; Nov 22, 2006 at 01:18 PM.
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