Davis. I ordered Moser axles for the 1957-59 9" that i installed in
my 72 Gremlin also. Didn't even try to use the stock VERY OLD axles.
You are correct..they WILL twist alot before breaking!! HEYYYY what
did you ever decide on the battery tray?
Joe In
BaadAssGremlins@yahoogroups.com,
Davis Martin <martin-davis@
...> wrote:
>
> Jim. Might I suggest when you upgrade to the 401 you get Moser
axels. Stock 8 or 9" rear axels will twist 2 1/2 times before they
break. When we sent in the axels from the74 Amc Team Gremlin they
were twisted 2 times
> I didn't even hesitate. I got the Mosers for my 72.
> O ya I have a 9" out of a 67 fast back and it was 52.5 inches
backing plate to backing plate(1/2" less then the stock grem axel)
and 43" center to center on the spring perches.
> I just had to move the brake line to the drivers side and
shorten my driveshaft( had to anyway cause of the 727 tranny) and get
a adapter universal joint. I also used a matadore driveshaft as they
are larger and stronger.
> Davis
>
> Jim
Shadwick <idahoamx@...> wrote:
> I have a 65/66 Mustang 8 inch ( 57 1/4 ) under my
Gremlin....has held up
> fine behind a 360/727 combo with up to 290HP
> to the rear wheels.....might not be enough behind a 4spd or trans
> brake.....I am planning to put a 401 in front of it
> so will see if it is up to that task. I am using a 8" wheel with 3
3/4
> inch back space and a 10 inch wide tire... fits nicely
> under the rear....The center section is about one inch shorter than
an
> AMC20.....
>
> anyway Ford 8 & 9 inch info....
>
> http://www.enjenjo.com/9inch.html
>
> http://www.woodyg.com/fairlane/finfo/fordrears.html
>
> http://www.dfwmotorsport.com/Fairlane/9inchrearends.htm
>
> Jim
>
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