1966 Ford non limited slip to Limited slip/posi
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1966 Ford non limited slip to Limited slip/posi
Hello everyone. My truck has the below axle.
17 = Ford 9 Inch / 3.25-1 / Non Limited Slip / 3300 lb. Rear Axle Capacity
If I wanted to make this a Limited Slip/Posi rearend what could I do? Just add the stock limited slip parts to this rearend?
Has anyone done this to the stock rearend?
Thanks guys and gals.
Chip
17 = Ford 9 Inch / 3.25-1 / Non Limited Slip / 3300 lb. Rear Axle Capacity
If I wanted to make this a Limited Slip/Posi rearend what could I do? Just add the stock limited slip parts to this rearend?
Has anyone done this to the stock rearend?
Thanks guys and gals.
Chip
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Originally Posted by notmmrw1
Hello everyone. My truck has the below axle.
17 = Ford 9 Inch / 3.25-1 / Non Limited Slip / 3300 lb. Rear Axle Capacity
If I wanted to make this a Limited Slip/Posi rearend what could I do? Just add the stock limited slip parts to this rearend?
Has anyone done this to the stock rearend?
Thanks guys and gals.
Chip
17 = Ford 9 Inch / 3.25-1 / Non Limited Slip / 3300 lb. Rear Axle Capacity
If I wanted to make this a Limited Slip/Posi rearend what could I do? Just add the stock limited slip parts to this rearend?
Has anyone done this to the stock rearend?
Thanks guys and gals.
Chip
Ford once offered accessory dealer installed LS kits. In addition to the LS kit, there was another kit needed to change the pinion gears. There were several LS kits, depending on the size of the pinion bearings.
The LS kit consisted of: Case, Clutches (steel & lined), Axle Gears, Hub, Spring, ID tag, and misc bolts, a pin and lubricant.
B9AZ-4880-C .. Limited Slip Kit - Use with 2 pinion medium bearing differential.
C1AZ-4215-C .. Pinion Gear Kit.
Last edited by NumberDummy; Aug 10, 2007 at 10:30 AM.
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You essentially need a "posi" differential. Then you need the required parts AND KNOWLEDGE to swap the ring gear over, then re-set the backlash and pinion depth. Not hard, but you have to KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING when setting up rear-end gears.
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Another alternative would be to install a Lock-rite or similar. It installs in your standard open center section and will give you an honest "locker" rear-end. No special tooling, and for that matter, great experience is required. ~$300 - $400 and a couple of hours later, your in business. I had one in my Bronco and loved it. Lockers aren't for everyone however......
Last edited by PROSTOCK; Aug 10, 2007 at 10:45 AM.
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