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Old 11-04-2010, 10:33 AM   #1
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Got a 9" rearend for the truck

I picked up a complete drum to drum 9" rear for $50 last night. I couldn't get there fast enough to pick it up. I will have more pics and details of the teardown this weekend.
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Old 11-04-2010, 10:37 AM   #2
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Re: Got a 9" rearend for the truck

I just got one for my blazer,we,ll have to keep in touch on progress
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Old 11-04-2010, 10:39 AM   #3
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Re: Got a 9" rearend for the truck

Nice score, but why? I would rather run a GM 12 bolt.
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Old 11-04-2010, 10:54 AM   #4
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Re: Got a 9" rearend for the truck

FORD part on a CHEVY ?!?!??!?!


LOL just kidding the ford 9' is the only thing ford ever did good on LOL.

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Old 11-04-2010, 10:59 AM   #5
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Re: Got a 9" rearend for the truck

Nice Score


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Nice score, but why? I would rather run a GM 12 bolt.
Here is the reason I would run a 9 inch in my truck

http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...son/index.html

Just some good all around info
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Old 11-04-2010, 11:15 AM   #6
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Re: Got a 9" rearend for the truck

I understand the advantages of a 9" rear and don't care if its GM or Ford built. I question the application because in most cases the 12 bolt will hold up just fine. The additional expense of building a 9" to fit our trucks doesn't seem worth it for "most" applications. Not when you can buy a 12 bolt and drop it right in.


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Ultimately, the selection of 9-inch vs. 12-bolt comes down to personal preference. If you are building a cruiser and want to keep everything GM, the 12-bolt is more than capable of taking the abuse. On the other hand, if you plan to flog your Bow Tie machine with slicks and lots of torque, it's hard to beat the 9-inch's strength and ease of service. Both are great pieces, so we'll let you decide
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Old 11-04-2010, 11:25 AM   #7
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Re: Got a 9" rearend for the truck

OK ford rear ,whats next mustang II frontend?
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Old 11-04-2010, 01:33 PM   #8
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Re: Got a 9" rearend for the truck

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"ease of service"

Is my selling point.

Not bad talking the 12 bolt, but I like simplicity. (not that I ever take the easy route)

But everyone may and will have their own choice
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Old 11-06-2010, 11:52 AM   #9
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Re: Got a 9" rearend for the truck

I plan on having slicks and eventually lots of torque. The cost comparison between building a 12 bolt compared to a 9", I will come out a little cheaper with the 9". The 9" is one of the strongest rearends out there and are alot easier to change gears in as well.
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Old 11-06-2010, 12:45 PM   #10
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I plan on having slicks and eventually lots of torque. The cost comparison between building a 12 bolt compared to a 9", I will come out a little cheaper with the 9". The 9" is one of the strongest rearends out there and are alot easier to change gears in as well.
im not bashing on you, but when people say "easier to change gears"

yeah, cuz in our street trucks we change gears all the time .

i like 9's but for the right application, even well built 9's cost some coin.

i have about 1800 in mine. could have built 3 12 bolts for that
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Old 11-06-2010, 12:48 PM   #11
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Re: Got a 9" rearend for the truck

When I said easier to change gears, I meant it is easier for me to do the gear set-up and to actually work on them.
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Old 11-06-2010, 04:38 PM   #12
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Re: Got a 9" rearend for the truck

I stuck a 9" under my old 87... I had a built 496, built th400 and had a shop build the 9"... wasnt cheap either... probally had 1200 in it when it was done w/o axles... stock axles stock ford pattern Re located the shocks and new spring perches and u-joints that fit and I was golden.
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Old 11-06-2010, 08:52 PM   #13
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Re: Got a 9" rearend for the truck

Not too familar with the topic but it reminded me of this 9" that has been for sale for about a couple of months now. This guy has been trying for a few months to get rid of a lot of similar stuff I've noticed plus has some bbc motors advertised.
http://chambana.craigslist.org/pts/2045725770.html
http://chambana.craigslist.org/pts/2045666121.html


A chrome rear-end? And I thought I was the only one who looked at chrome as color!

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Old 11-06-2010, 09:39 PM   #14
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Re: Got a 9" rearend for the truck

My 9'' cost more than a 12 bolt by 200$ and its still a better piece that ill never have to revisit ever. Btw show me 3:82 gear for a truck 12 bolt lol
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