Hi everyone.
Thanks so much for all the input on replacing the rear end in my '51
2R truck.
I found a couple good used 9" rear ends from Fords locally, and also
found a shop in Iowa that will build me a unit using a reconditioned
center housing, but everything else is new. The will build it to my
specifications including perch width, shock mounts, gear ratio, and
new axles, posi-traction, bearings, seals and the works. This at $1600
delivered to my door in California. This is about $1200 cheaper than a
similar unit from Curry.
I am thinking about going that route, but I could modify a used one
myself by moving the perches and putting in new gears.
Does anyone has the following information?
- Spring Perch angle relative to the input shaft?
- Width of the stock rear end outside drum to outside drum (right
where the wheel bolts on)?
I do not have a stock rear end to measure so I am a bit at a loss on
how to get that information. I will need it to spec out the rear end
should I buy the custom one, and also for moving the perches on a used
one if I go that route.
Thanks!
Allen
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