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Dec 31, 1999 | 10:25 AM

Jim_1

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Ford 9"

I have located a '75 Ford bronco 9" rearend. Was this a good year for these axles? The axle is rated at 2900 lb.

Jan 1, 2000 | 11:53 PM

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Ford 9"

I personally have never heard of a bad 9" no matter the year. The only problem I've ever heard of and this goes with anything is having them wear out. Good Luck.

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Jan 4, 2000 | 09:22 AM

Bill Martin

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Ford 9"

It depends on your application. The early Bronco (Pre 78) has a narrower track than the fullsize pickups. My '77 F150 4wd has a nine inch rear rated at ~3600 lbs. My '77 F150 2wd has a ~3200 lb 9 inch. The axels are visually the same but the axel shaft is bigger in the 3600. Also the 3600 uses 3 inch wide leaf springs while the 2wd has 2.5 inch leafs.