Help please with an Axle Question
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Help please with an Axle Question
Having tried a search with no result's unless I did it wrong...I would like to keep the 9" rear in my 65 f100, I would like to change from the truck bolt pattern to the car bolt pattern, I have the front covered, I do not want to use adapters as I had a bad experience with those years ago. I know I could just have the flanges redrilled but prefer not to, I am looking for a take the old axles and drums out and slid in axles and drums from a -------- and away you go, please can some one fill in the blank space. It seems I have heard of something before but cant find it now. Thanks!!!
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Bill probably will be most helpful here, several of the large cars used the 9" back then. Thing is length and he can provide those. I believe you can play with a little difference in length without it being an issue.
I know there is a difference in the axles that I run from a 68-72 in my 66 with the larger rear brakes.
John
I know there is a difference in the axles that I run from a 68-72 in my 66 with the larger rear brakes.
John
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The lengths are different and most passenger cars have right/left specific axleshafts.
Some passenger car axleshafts use the small ball bearing, some use the large ball bearing, some (1974/79's) use a tapered roller bearing/seal combo.
Thru 1979: Some passenger cars have a 4.50" bolt pattern, some have a 5.00" bolt pattern.
No 9" in passenger cars after 1979.
