On Apr 29, 5:13=A0pm, Nate Nagel <njna...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Allen Siekman wrote:
> > 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
>
> Maybe I'm missing something, but I thought you already had a Ford rear
> under your truck? =A0Why not simply grab a new center section from a
> junkyard, replace the bearing that grenaded and keep on driving? =A0or
are=
> you attempting to correct the bolt pattern at the same time?
>
> nate
>
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I am trying to solve two problems, the bolt pattern and the fact that
the existing 8" Ford can not be configured to a 5 on 5" pattern and
that it is too narrow so I get tire rub against the frame with
cornering or heavy loads.
Allen
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