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06-21-2012, 10:59 AM
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Knuckle head
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A 9" rearend question for the "Mad Scientists"
I ordered the Currie 9+ Centurion Ford 9" reared end housing, 3" DOM tubes, late model big Ford billet housing ends to go in my '71.
My question is; should I center the housing or center the pinion? I have heard that Ford centered the housing in order to have constant pinion angle laterally or side-2-side as well as the vertical pinion angle. I would rather have equal length axles and the housing centered but am willing to center the pinion if needed. All advice is greatly appreciated. Respectfully, Adam
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06-21-2012, 11:27 AM
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Re: A 9" rearend question for the "Mad Scientists"
If it were me, I would ask the tech at Curries. No one knows 9" Fords better than them.
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06-21-2012, 11:39 AM
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Re: A 9" rearend question for the "Mad Scientists"
I always (shouldn't sat that) use a pinion centered housing, as it keeps the driveshaft straight back. - For cars/trucks built for show, I would use a housing centered for looks.
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06-21-2012, 01:16 PM
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Re: A 9" rearend question for the "Mad Scientists"
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06-21-2012, 11:59 PM
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Re: A 9" rearend question for the "Mad Scientists"
Id center the housing so that you are guaranteed to have bearing movement in the u-joints even if the the drive shaft, trans and pinion are perferfectly parallel to the ground but truthfully it probably doesnt matter too much.
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06-22-2012, 10:32 AM
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Re: A 9" rearend question for the "Mad Scientists"
Centered pinion makes more room for mufflers.
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06-22-2012, 10:48 AM
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Knuckle head
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Re: A 9" rearend question for the "Mad Scientists"
Ok, this is great. Are there anymore pro's and con's I can get on either set-up?
Also, I am pretty sure I posted this in the wrong section, my apologies. Respectfully, Adam
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06-22-2012, 10:59 AM
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Re: A 9" rearend question for the "Mad Scientists"
Center your pinion in your frame to keep your driveshaft straight.'
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06-22-2012, 11:09 AM
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Re: A 9" rearend question for the "Mad Scientists"
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When I get home I will need to send back the rear Wilwood kit for one with the late model big ford bracket. I made a last minute decision to get rid of the 12 bolt. I will call you when I get home and we can discuss this more. Thanks for your help last week. Respecfully, Adam
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06-22-2012, 11:23 AM
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Re: A 9" rearend question for the "Mad Scientists"
No problem call us up and we will help you out and take care of you
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