9 inch in a 50 Chebby truck

atomsplitter · NEWCASTLE, ONT

9 inch in a 50 Chebby truck

BARRIE, ONTARIO

I,m considering taking out the rear end in my truck an replacing with a ford 9 inch . I have a 1950 chebby step side pick up , has any one put a 9 under a truck like mine . Whay yr , make an model did it come from . I,m tryin to cheat an save myself , the wet socks with a measuring tape search at the local wreckers ha ha . ..77.

slim · DUNDAS, ONT

Here is a list of different lengths and models

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=302774

I think they will be a rare find at the scrapyard better chance of finding an 8.8 heres some info

http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Explorer8_8.html

BARRIE, ONTARIO

Axeually I dont think I,m allowed to post or join the journal . . but a search on the stove bolt one came up with a dude put a 71 f 100 9 inch under a 54 . So I,ll start from there for the hunt thanks guys .
My truck was built into a hot rod back in laye 70,s ???. and still has same wheels . I cant put a newer diff under it . I,m a big fan of the 9 and have 9,s in two of my other cars ..77.

atomsplitter · NEWCASTLE, ONT

The best is the Versaille as it's already got posi, discs, it's 58 inches wide and a 9" but they are as rare these days as hens teeth. As mentioned earlier alot of guys are going to the Fard 8.8s.
Why can't you joint the HAMB?
Did you say you liked Rat Rods or something terrible like that....

The 67-72ChevyTrucks site is full of good stuff, lots of guys have done most of the possible upgrades we would be looking to do. Jag and Corvette suspensions are popular right now!

BARRIE, ONTARIO

No I,ll do a 9 with drums an I like simple , 2 leaf springs , 1 posi 9 inch . I dont wanna be on the side of a road in the sttates or any where trying to replace a u joint in a half shaft .
I also cant join on yellow bullet either ..77.

Rochie · LONDON, ONT

77,
Keep in mind that 96 to 02 Crown Vic and Marquis rear disc brakes are just about a bolt on for a 9in. All you need is a spacer (1/4" X 3" OD) to fit in behind the retainer plate in front of the bearing My 8 in took a little bit more time but they work GREAT!!!

Sorry I forgot to mention that the Ford 8.8 with discs AND POSI is another great choice. All kinds of gear sets ready for it and cheap as well. Down around here you can get an 8.8 for about $200.

The 29 didn't have enough room for the center section so I went with an 8in Ford

-- Edited by Rochie on Tuesday 19th of February 2013 09:25:18 AM

parklane · St THOMAS, ONT

I put a 9" out of a 69 Mustang in my 54 Chev 5window, and it fell in there like it was made for it.

BARRIE, ONTARIO

Thanks , as soon as the ground dries a bit in the spring the hunt will be on ..77.

shag766 · FOXBORO, ONT

its a shot in the dark, but.
give reg browns auto wreckers a call, campbellford area. 705-696-2900
tell him what you are doing. if anybody can help with older ford stuff it will be him.
make sure you are talking to reg.

shot fired.

FarmerSid · NAPANEE, ONT

The thing is, when you read on all the forums that you could use a rear out of 77 nova etc but none of the wreckers around my parts have anything that old. All the posters out of the states make it sound like all you have to do is go the wrecking yard and pick one. Not that simple I have found.

BARRIE, ONTARIO

Ahhhh . Farmer , then u are familiar with the last line of my original post . ..77.

flatblack55delivery · PORT HOPE, ONT

Farmer, try to get in touch with Jacksons Auto Wreckers in Kendel ,that yard is full of that kind of car and there are lots of loose rear ends on racks as well .SACOTU should have the guys number.Maybe he will post it or PM him.I am sure there will be one in that yrd someware, Ed

Sacotu · COBOURG, ONT

all i have from jacksons is an old business card

slim · DUNDAS, ONT

I have many 8" and 9" axles, need the width from wheel flange to wheel flange....Larry

posted in other 9 ' threads new member ........except yours worth a try..........

RacerRick · TORONTO, ONT

I would use a 8.8" from a ford explorer - the 94 and earlier ones are drum brakes. 94' and up are 31 spline axles and trak-loks and good gear ratios are common.

My 57' plymouth has a 94' 8.8 with a 3.27 trak-lok setup.