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Big Ants71 · 03-09-2007, 10:32 PM

Im thinking about putting in a posi ford 9inch in my 68 fleet side,the guy im getting it from owns a machine shop, so drilling the axles to 6-5.5 not a prob,the ? is will the axle be too long.the gm 12 bolt is 57" from flange to flange (measured from inside) the 9" is 59 3/4 ya think it will hit the lips of the bed. tire size 295/30/22 wheel size 22 9.5 med off set

03-09-2007, 10:32 PM	#1
Big Ants71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: oregon Posts: 43	anyone running a ford 9 inch in a 67-72? Im thinking about putting in a posi ford 9inch in my 68 fleet side,the guy im getting it from owns a machine shop, so drilling the axles to 6-5.5 not a prob,the ? is will the axle be too long.the gm 12 bolt is 57" from flange to flange (measured from inside) the 9" is 59 3/4 ya think it will hit the lips of the bed. tire size 295/30/22 wheel size 22 9.5 med off set __________________ BIG ANTS 71