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Jeff65 · 09-10-2002, 11:05 AM

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!

Trans...$1,600 including adapters, crossmember, etc. More if you are now automatic.

9" TL...$900

Tires & Wheels...you can figure it...

Leaf Springs (Eaton-Detroit) $200 tops
Coils (ProMotorsports Engineering/Eibach) $160
Crossmember...depends on your choice of bell housing. If you use Toploader bell housing/adapter plate then California Pony Cars. $300.

Engine...sky is the limit and you'll be flying high at 350hp or above. Won't be much of a driver due to high state of engine tune. If this is your goal, then 351w is what you really want. In the end, it will be as cheap or cheaper.

09-10-2002, 11:05 AM	#10
Jeff65 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 208	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! Trans...$1,600 including adapters, crossmember, etc. More if you are now automatic. 9" TL...$900 Tires & Wheels...you can figure it... Leaf Springs (Eaton-Detroit) $200 tops Coils (ProMotorsports Engineering/Eibach) $160 Crossmember...depends on your choice of bell housing. If you use Toploader bell housing/adapter plate then California Pony Cars. $300. Engine...sky is the limit and you'll be flying high at 350hp or above. Won't be much of a driver due to high state of engine tune. If this is your goal, then 351w is what you really want. In the end, it will be as cheap or cheaper.