Whip
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Post by Whip on Aug 23, 2005 17:17:44 GMT -3
OK guys, I bought the ford 9 inch axle from Kwest (I should prob be asking him these Q's, but I'm too lazy to PM him!) Are all Ford 9inches the same as far as ordering brake parts? How can I ID mine if they are not? Would a disc brake comvertion be worth the money, and where should I get it from? Thanks for any help and insight!
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Post by jps4jeep on Aug 24, 2005 11:20:29 GMT -3
9" conversion... couple things to think about. you are definatly going to have to do something abut pinion angle if it is a standard lo-pinion 9" second, you will want to run 94+ mustang 8.8 rotors with custom axles (to keep the 5-4.5 bolt pattern) or if you can find a set, axles from a (I think) pre 75 stang with 9" rear?  The calipers from the 95+ explorer should fit with some custom mounting brackets, and allow you to retain your e-brake My friend just put a 9" in his YJ, I know he has a pinion brake for the E-brake.. I will ask him where he got the other parts. Another solution.. if it is a F150 9" just get the stock replacment parts (backing plate, wheel Cylinder, hardware kit, shoes, drums, and associated hardware) and then find a D30 from a CJ, or a D44 from a older ford front end and use it's hubs, spindles, and outers to get a 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern to match the rear. |
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Post by jps4jeep on Aug 24, 2005 11:30:25 GMT -3
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Whip
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Post by Whip on Aug 24, 2005 17:26:04 GMT -3
Thanks for the leads!
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Post by jeepgod on Aug 24, 2005 18:43:45 GMT -3
uhmm, the axles was run in a yj for about 5 yrs. it isd all set up.
if you need brake parts good luck, i don't remember where everything came from
sorry
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Post by HotRodCJ on Aug 24, 2005 21:13:30 GMT -3
were those my axles? i believe the brakes are off a ford  |
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Post by jps4jeep on Aug 25, 2005 14:19:40 GMT -3
uhmm, the axles was run in a yj for about 5 yrs. it isd all set up. uhmm, I didn't know that! Sorry for offending you Mr. Jeepgod. I was just trying to help. Now my feelings are hurt! Hope you can sleep at night! I know I won't. HEHE |
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Post by jeepgod on Aug 25, 2005 18:52:25 GMT -3
[said like crack head bob]
"i AM sORRY"
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Whip
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Post by Whip on Aug 29, 2005 16:44:26 GMT -3
Well, they had been sitting outside for a bit, and at the very least they are going to need shoes and drums. I haven't had a chance to look too deep into them, but the brakes look pretty rusty and rough overall. I was thinking it may be easier too start fresh and new, rather than fixing mystery parts.
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