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BCOWANWHEELS · 12-10-2006, 10:10 PM

Hey Guys I,am Wanting To Install A 9" Ford Rear End In My 1971 Chevy Truck. What Is The Best Doner Vehicle To Get A 9" From. I, Got A Set Of 2.47 Ratio Gears For It Which I Need For Doing My Cummins 4 Bt Swap To Keep The Rpm,s Down. Diesels Turn Half Of A Gas Engine In Rpm,s.
Thanks
Bob

**John Fabris** · 12-10-2006, 10:36 PM

I used one from a 1975 lincoln Continental. I think 67-78 have rear disc, and they generally are 3.00 gears.

69TowRig · 12-11-2006, 12:07 AM

You want one that has the 31-spline shafts for sure. If you get one with Torino-style housing ends you can swap Explorer 8.8 discs onto it. Most of the late 70s 1/2s have 3.50s in them.

BarryB · 12-11-2006, 01:06 AM

with john on this one. plus they are already 5 on 5 lug pattern. Not sure about the width.

BCOWANWHEELS · 12-11-2006, 02:52 AM

I Want One Out Of A Ford Truck, Its A More H/d Housing. And I Agree 31 Splines For Sure. Guess I,ll Send It To Moser And Have It Cut To Width If Its Too Wide But Surely A Ford Truck And A Chevy Truck Are Real Close To The Same Width. Moser Can Drill The Bolt Pattern On 5x5 Too. Rear Drum Brakes Are Fine For My Application. Thanks For The Imput Guys. The More Minds The Better.
Bob

**John Fabris** · 12-11-2006, 02:20 PM

Most of the ford 9s from the lincolns are sitting behind a ford 460 big block.....

Also, these rear ends are the same width as the 71-72 chevy truck rear ends, and they are 31 splined, 5 on 5 lug.

72dually · 12-11-2006, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

I Want One Out Of A Ford Truck, Its A More H/d Housing. And I Agree 31 Splines For Sure. Guess I,ll Send It To Moser And Have It Cut To Width If Its Too Wide But Surely A Ford Truck And A Chevy Truck Are Real Close To The Same Width. Moser Can Drill The Bolt Pattern On 5x5 Too. Rear Drum Brakes Are Fine For My Application. Thanks For The Imput Guys. The More Minds The Better.
Bob

A heavier duty housing.......You must be joking right?
Its your choice, but why would you invest money in shortening a housing, when for less money you could have the lincoln with disc brakes?

BigSky71 · 12-11-2006, 03:19 PM

I have installed a 9" from a '66 Bronco. Its the small end bearing version, hopefully it will hold up under mild abuse. I choose that rear-end mostly for its width of 58.75", which will allow me to tuck 20x10s with only 3" of backspacing. For me, big lips are the bomb

!

I didn't look for a Lincoln 9" but my understanding is that you will be really fortunate to find one at all...

bretcopsey · 12-11-2006, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 72dually

A heavier duty housing.......You must be joking right?
Its your choice, but why would you invest money in shortening a housing, when for less money you could have the lincoln with disc brakes?

I think I have to agree with the comment about the 'heavier duty housing' comment. But you also gotta consider what the intentions are. Is he wanting to pull something out of a donor and slap it under his truck, or have whatever he finds professionally built?

Around here the Versailles and Mark IV are getting more and more difficult to find. Also, if I'm not mistaken most came with 29 splines.

72dually · 12-11-2006, 06:19 PM

Around here the Versailles and Mark IV are getting more and more difficult to find. Also, if I'm not mistaken most came with 29 splines.[/QUOTE]

Yes 28 spline.......I guess I kinda take for granted how easy these lincoln rears are to find. As far as the versailles goes, even the junk yard owners are pulling them before the cars hit the yard anymore. I understand why, you can sell them all day long for $500+ to the 67-9 camaro guy's

I'm sorry if that came off rude, that wasn't my intention.

novajess1972 · 12-11-2006, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BigSky71

I have installed a 9" from a '66 Bronco. Its the small end bearing version, hopefully it will hold up under mild abuse. I choose that rear-end mostly for its width of 58.75", which will allow me to tuck 20x10s with only 3" of backspacing. For me, big lips are the bomb

!

I didn't look for a Lincoln 9" but my understanding is that you will be really fortunate to find one at all...

Isn't the term "mild abuse" kind of an oxymoron???

Like abuse can be mild. Sorry, just goofing around again.

J

Slammed70 · 12-11-2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

Diesels Turn Half Of A Gas Engine In Rpm,s.

You see Banks 4x turbo cummins.....that thing raps 11,000 RPM, Its insane.

The 1600HP/3500TQ isnt bad either.

BCOWANWHEELS · 12-12-2006, 02:19 AM

AROUND here lincoln rears go for big bucks. i,am gonna go the truck 9" h/d route and have moser do the machine work and probably go the 385.00 for a set of 31 spline new axles. thanks guys for all the imput. the more minds the better.
bob

12-10-2006, 10:10 PM	#1
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	9" Ford Or Rear End Question Hey Guys I,am Wanting To Install A 9" Ford Rear End In My 1971 Chevy Truck. What Is The Best Doner Vehicle To Get A 9" From. I, Got A Set Of 2.47 Ratio Gears For It Which I Need For Doing My Cummins 4 Bt Swap To Keep The Rpm,s Down. Diesels Turn Half Of A Gas Engine In Rpm,s. Thanks Bob

12-10-2006, 10:36 PM	#2
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: 9" Ford Or Rear End Question I used one from a 1975 lincoln Continental. I think 67-78 have rear disc, and they generally are 3.00 gears. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

12-11-2006, 12:07 AM	#3
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: 9" Ford Or Rear End Question You want one that has the 31-spline shafts for sure. If you get one with Torino-style housing ends you can swap Explorer 8.8 discs onto it. Most of the late 70s 1/2s have 3.50s in them. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

12-11-2006, 01:06 AM	#4
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: 9" Ford Or Rear End Question with john on this one. plus they are already 5 on 5 lug pattern. Not sure about the width.

12-11-2006, 02:52 AM	#5
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: 9" Ford Or Rear End Question I Want One Out Of A Ford Truck, Its A More H/d Housing. And I Agree 31 Splines For Sure. Guess I,ll Send It To Moser And Have It Cut To Width If Its Too Wide But Surely A Ford Truck And A Chevy Truck Are Real Close To The Same Width. Moser Can Drill The Bolt Pattern On 5x5 Too. Rear Drum Brakes Are Fine For My Application. Thanks For The Imput Guys. The More Minds The Better. Bob

12-11-2006, 02:20 PM	#6
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: 9" Ford Or Rear End Question Most of the ford 9s from the lincolns are sitting behind a ford 460 big block..... Also, these rear ends are the same width as the 71-72 chevy truck rear ends, and they are 31 splined, 5 on 5 lug. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

12-11-2006, 03:19 PM	#8
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: 9" Ford Or Rear End Question I have installed a 9" from a '66 Bronco. Its the small end bearing version, hopefully it will hold up under mild abuse. I choose that rear-end mostly for its width of 58.75", which will allow me to tuck 20x10s with only 3" of backspacing. For me, big lips are the bomb ! I didn't look for a Lincoln 9" but my understanding is that you will be really fortunate to find one at all... __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

12-11-2006, 06:19 PM	#10
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	Re: 9" Ford Or Rear End Question Around here the Versailles and Mark IV are getting more and more difficult to find. Also, if I'm not mistaken most came with 29 splines.[/QUOTE] Yes 28 spline.......I guess I kinda take for granted how easy these lincoln rears are to find. As far as the versailles goes, even the junk yard owners are pulling them before the cars hit the yard anymore. I understand why, you can sell them all day long for $500+ to the 67-9 camaro guy's I'm sorry if that came off rude, that wasn't my intention. __________________ 70 GMC shortbed fleetside with a 72 chevy costume Last edited by 72dually; 12-11-2006 at 06:20 PM.

12-12-2006, 02:19 AM	#13
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: 9" Ford Or Rear End Question AROUND here lincoln rears go for big bucks. i,am gonna go the truck 9" h/d route and have moser do the machine work and probably go the 385.00 for a set of 31 spline new axles. thanks guys for all the imput. the more minds the better. bob



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