[BaadAssGremlins] Re: 9" Ford rearend

["jgray_55" <jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx>]

WHOA. I thought it was used? Joe--- In 
BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Davis Martin <martin-davis@...> 
wrote:
>
> Looks like it's worth about 75 bucks.  I will have to wait till I 
am back to getting paychecks or sell a few gremlin grilles begfore I 
can afford to get your shifter
>    Davis 
> 
> jgray_55 <jgray_55@...> wrote:
>           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@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, 
> 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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