9" Rear End Questions!!

sleeperstang · 08-27-2002, 04:29 PM

I know 9" rear ends are the way to go for durability, strength, and all around Ford pride. What I'm curious about is what cars were they installed on that had a similar (or equal) width as that of a 1965 mustang. What kind of leaf spring problems can I run into? Are the pads wide enough, what kind of modification would be involved? I'm done with my suspension (mainly front) for the most part and I'm going on to focus on the drive train, so I am trying to get some info so that I can start collecting parts (Saturday Junk Yard Visits) for the swap. In case you need details as to what I am looking to do...

Desired drivetrain:

T-5Z World Class Transsmission
9" Traction-Lock Rear End
Eventually want 16-17" tires (Whatever I go with will be same size all around)
Leaf Springs?
Cross Member? (Ron Morris?.....ModernDriveline?)]
Mainly a driver car w/High Performance Engine (Probably looking at 350-370 HP on a 289 engine).
May see Saturday Race Driving 1-2 times a year.

I'm just trying to get a good idea of what I am getting into. Any and all info would help! Thanks!

08-27-2002, 04:29 PM	#1
sleeperstang Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lynwood, CA, U.S.A. Posts: 82	9" Rear End Questions!! I know 9" rear ends are the way to go for durability, strength, and all around Ford pride. What I'm curious about is what cars were they installed on that had a similar (or equal) width as that of a 1965 mustang. What kind of leaf spring problems can I run into? Are the pads wide enough, what kind of modification would be involved? I'm done with my suspension (mainly front) for the most part and I'm going on to focus on the drive train, so I am trying to get some info so that I can start collecting parts (Saturday Junk Yard Visits) for the swap. In case you need details as to what I am looking to do... Desired drivetrain: T-5Z World Class Transsmission 9" Traction-Lock Rear End Eventually want 16-17" tires (Whatever I go with will be same size all around) Leaf Springs? Cross Member? (Ron Morris?.....ModernDriveline?)] Mainly a driver car w/High Performance Engine (Probably looking at 350-370 HP on a 289 engine). May see Saturday Race Driving 1-2 times a year. I'm just trying to get a good idea of what I am getting into. Any and all info would help! Thanks! __________________ 65 Mustang Coupe...Comp Cams 262 Xtreme Energy, T-5 conversion, Romac Balancer, 620 Front Springs-4.5 Mid-eye rear springs.......work in progress Last edited by sleeperstang; 08-27-2002 at 04:42 PM..

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