is it worth $50??

[SeanWilson]

i was banging around CL when i found a ford 9 inch rear end for $50,its from a 77 ford ltd. complete hub to hub took out of car b4 junking..

i am almost done with my dana 30 swap so i have no real need for a fullsize rear end at this moment, but i have dreams of running fullsize front and rears in 2 1/2 - 3 years when i graduate from university

so would this be a good buy to squirrel any parts i might need up, or is it a dime a dozen?

 

[brinker88]

Only thing that you could use is the third member and I'd only pick it up if it was the "hd" version. Other than that, no.

 

[SeanWilson]

okay thanks! 50 bucks is 50 bucks so ill save my money thanks binker!

 

[armadillon]

Also that'll probably be the small bearing 9" rear. Look for the big bearing. IIRC it came under a lot of trucks. But yes, theyre pretty common.

 

[adsm08]

31-spline 8.8 is stronger than the 9" anyway. The 9 inch is only good at the track if you want to have multiple gear sets ready to go.

 

[Snoranger]

31-spline 8.8 is stronger than the 9" anyway.

Exactly. The 9" is a better axle to build. Its cheaper, more parts are available...Its the SBC of axles. But stock vs stock a 31 spline 8.8 is stronger then a 28 spline 9" car axle.

 

[armadillon]

Interesting, didn't know that about inherent strength, but I did know about the aftermarket (which is exactly why I chose it).

Also I wanted it because it'd be easier to throw a spool in before an outing and keep it open while DDing it.

 

[SeanWilson]

The amount of knowledge you guys have never ceases to amaze me THANKS GUYS
yeah i think ill just old off and put a buddy(who buys demo cars & trucks like he changes his tighty whiteys) on to looking for a 14 bolt rear and a HP 44 or 60 for the front, ill get them at scrap price so ill wait and bid my time