What rear axle are you using??

[BADVELLE]

I am in the process of deciding on a rear axle to buy and I was curious what everyone was using (axle type & company)?

[indyjps]

ford nine inch narrowed and fully welded tubes with mid seventies oldsmobile (big car, olds 88) axles and ends. the axles have a larger diameter than ford and a very gradual taper down to the splined area, not like factory ford axles that taper abruptly, the bearings are also larger than the ford big bearing. splined to 31 ford. factory ford center section, (non nodular), with ford trac lok, extra shim packs. i got the axle idea from an old racer in my area. probably giving up some strength compared to aftermarket axles due to superior heat treat process etc, but i launched hard on slicks for several seasons and have not seen any twist or spline issues.

[TurboLark]

I'm deciding at the moment.
Either will be a 9" rear, with all the parts from Mark Williams or,
a Strange Dana 60. Both are strong as hell, so either will handle the power.

[Kenova]

Right now I have an 8.2 10 bolt posi in my Nova. When the time comes for more strength, I have a Mopar 8 'n' 3/4 out of a '69 Swinger. The brakes are 11" drums (if I don't go to discs) off of a '72 Dodge van. Why? Because my investment so far is squat. I'll need after market axles to use the bigger drums and change the bolt pattern, which will be the biggest expence.
Ken

[CAMAROBOY69]

Stock 8.2 Housing. Mosier axles. Spool. C-clip eliminators. Richmond 4.11 gears.

[Lowend]

I just put a Moser 9" into a 70 Monte Carlo - it fit great. I upgraded the customer to 35 spline axels and a Detroit Locker (600HP BBC) and it was still well under $3000
Beware you will need to alter your driveshaft so leave some extra $$ in the budget

[BADVELLE]

Thanks for the info from the post. I am looking at a 9" from Moser now, but have also got a quote from DTS for one of their 12 bolts, under $2400 complete. My buddy had his 12 bolt done by DTS and they did a very good job, also a fair price. I was also looking at a Dana 60 for something alittle different. I will probably end up with the 9", due to availability of parts and affordability, at least that I can see.

[Lowend]

another plus for the 9" - they can be split into boxes so they come via UPS instead of truck freight

[Steve Chryssos]

GM 12 bolt posi, Moser axles, Precision Gear 3.42's and Baer 12" discs with PBR calipers. Set up by Reider Racing in Michigan.

[USAZR1]

Fab 9 with Detroit Locker,Moser 31 spline axles,3.50 cogs,and Baer Touring 12" rear discs

[MoeBawlz]

Im figuring the whole rear end thing out too... I have a 9 inch in my garage with disc brakes... but it needs to be shortened, and redone entirely with a posi unit.

Any idea on what it would cost for a fully built rear end to be shipped to my door that would fit my car? also any ideas as to what it might cost to have my current 9 inch shortened and redone?

Im thinking i want to go with the 12 bolt because the fact that they put more power to the pavement and it should be plenty strong for my uses.

[BADVELLE]

MoeBawlz -

You can email DTS on what you want or need done and they will get right back with you on a price. I did this and the response was very quick.

[SDMAN]

Morisson braced 9" housing, big Ford bearings, custom width, 35 spline Strange axles, billet Lenco Locker, iron center section.

[Joe_Rocket]

Hey, i'm in the same boat. I'm looking for replacing my stock 8.2 10 bolt. I found this article really interesting. The 8.5 10 bolt is pretty strong. And it can be a much cheaper alternative, since the 12 bolt housings are pricey. I don't really mind spending 2K or so on the rear, but a cheaper alternative means I can spend money on some other hop ups...

http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/techarticles/48518/

I think I'm gonna avoid the 9 inch because of the slight inefficiency of the pinion gear placement compared with a 12 bolt.

http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/techarticles/0304_nine/

[indyjps]

i ran an 8.5" out of what i believe was a 74 nova, the spring perches were in the right place but the rear end was about 1.5 inches wider. if youre on a budget this is something to look into you could adjust the the wider rear with wheels. i bought the entire 3.42 posi rear for $200.

[JMarsa]

I like the 8.5 10 bolt route as well. I've recieved alot of recommendations on taking that route. But...

Don't 10 bolts (8.5" in particular) have C-clips that need an eliminator kit to keep the axle from coming out if it breaks?

--JMarsa

[BADVELLE]

Yes.

[spanky the wondermuffin]

12 bolt 3.08 eaton posi moser axles.the axle coming out only applies to drums.

[JMarsa]

All these years I've been reading about the shortcomings of the 10 bolts c-clips are only related to drum brake set-ups?

Makes sense, the axle flange is secured by the disc rotor which is secured by the caliper. I never stoped to think about it til now.

tanks spanky! :bananna2:

--JMarsa