Have decided to go with a 9" - Any thoughts?

2FastLX · 09-02-2001, 10:34 PM

Well, I have decided the car will sit this winter while a new 9" from Auto Weld gets put together for it. I'm thinking of installing some 4" tubs as well so I can go with some wider meats in the back. I want to stay with the stock type suspension, or maybe even go with a coilover setup in the rear, but with the Auto Weld 9" they move the coil spring perches to the axle which may prove to be a perfect setup. It's supposed to make the control arms act more like a typical 4-link. What do you guys think?

I really like UPR Pro Series control arms so if I do stay with Auto Weld's setup I plan to use them for putting the power to the ground. I'll also be beefing up the torque boxes and adding a cage and full length sub frame connectors. Am I missing anything?

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Dark Knight · 09-02-2001, 10:45 PM

try to avoid a stock 3rd member if you can.. at least the nodular... the thing thats cool is that you can have 2 complete 3rd members for the car, one for racing one for long trips.. if you do it a few times, you can change the 3rd member out in 20 mins or so..
31 spline axles?

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84 convt,'95 302,AFR's, performer
3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties
stock cam, 1.7's
13.85@102.5
and a '68 stang that WAS nasty ;-)

2FastLX · 09-03-2001, 04:43 AM

The axles are not decided on yet. What do you think? 31 or 40? The car will eventually be sporting a 393 stroker and maybe an S trim sometime down the road, so it's going to have to handle some torque.

I like the idea of being able to swap the gears out quickly. That's the whole reasoning behind going with a 9". Plus the fact that it's a lot stronger. The car won't see much track time but when it does I think it would be great to be able to swap out my highway gears for some 4.10's or so.

Anyone have pics of a Fox body Stang with small tubs? I'd like to see what this is going to look like.
Thanks.

Dark Knight · 09-03-2001, 09:35 AM

do they make a posi thats 40 spline? I wouldnt run a spool for long on the street..
40's would be nice.. I said 31 because thats the biggest you can go with a factory type posi ;-)

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84 convt,'95 302,AFR's, performer
3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties
stock cam, 1.7's
13.85@102.5
and a '68 stang that WAS nasty ;-)

2FastLX · 09-03-2001, 09:42 AM

That's a good question.

blue oval 50h · 09-03-2001, 10:36 AM

Sounds good but if you arent racing it often , why put a million dollar setup in it.
Ive seen 8's out of 8.8's. Maybe the 9' money could go elsewhere, but thats my opinion. What tranny do you plan on running?

1BAD89 · 09-03-2001, 01:54 PM

He said he wants the 9" for the ability to easily change the gears.

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2000 Camaro SS-A4, 13.7's bone stock.

1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!

2FastLX · 09-03-2001, 04:19 PM

I generally try to buy the best stuff I can for my car. I am very hard on my car on the street and a 9" would be nearly indestructable. I've already gone through a brand new set of FMS 3.73 gears and don't wish to install another set just to tear them up too.

A Tremec TKO will be next on the list. For now the T-5 is holding up and I have a spare one for backup.

It's not going to be a million dollar setup. I'll be getting a good deal on all the parts I hope. I figure between $1500-$2000 should cover everything - axles, 3rd member, gears, housing, control arms, sheet metal. As for the tubbing, a friend is going to do it when he does the rest of the aluminum work in the hatch area so that'll be pretty cheap.

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ICQ# 42269241

09-02-2001, 10:34 PM	#1
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Have decided to go with a 9" - Any thoughts? Well, I have decided the car will sit this winter while a new 9" from Auto Weld gets put together for it. I'm thinking of installing some 4" tubs as well so I can go with some wider meats in the back. I want to stay with the stock type suspension, or maybe even go with a coilover setup in the rear, but with the Auto Weld 9" they move the coil spring perches to the axle which may prove to be a perfect setup. It's supposed to make the control arms act more like a typical 4-link. What do you guys think? I really like UPR Pro Series control arms so if I do stay with Auto Weld's setup I plan to use them for putting the power to the ground. I'll also be beefing up the torque boxes and adding a cage and full length sub frame connectors. Am I missing anything? ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

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09-02-2001, 10:45 PM	#2
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	try to avoid a stock 3rd member if you can.. at least the nodular... the thing thats cool is that you can have 2 complete 3rd members for the car, one for racing one for long trips.. if you do it a few times, you can change the 3rd member out in 20 mins or so.. 31 spline axles? ------------------ 84 convt,'95 302,AFR's, performer 3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties stock cam, 1.7's 13.85@102.5 and a '68 stang that WAS nasty ;-)

09-03-2001, 04:43 AM	#3
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	The axles are not decided on yet. What do you think? 31 or 40? The car will eventually be sporting a 393 stroker and maybe an S trim sometime down the road, so it's going to have to handle some torque. I like the idea of being able to swap the gears out quickly. That's the whole reasoning behind going with a 9". Plus the fact that it's a lot stronger. The car won't see much track time but when it does I think it would be great to be able to swap out my highway gears for some 4.10's or so. Anyone have pics of a Fox body Stang with small tubs? I'd like to see what this is going to look like. Thanks.

09-03-2001, 09:35 AM	#4
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	do they make a posi thats 40 spline? I wouldnt run a spool for long on the street.. 40's would be nice.. I said 31 because thats the biggest you can go with a factory type posi ;-) ------------------ 84 convt,'95 302,AFR's, performer 3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties stock cam, 1.7's 13.85@102.5 and a '68 stang that WAS nasty ;-)

09-03-2001, 09:42 AM	#5
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	That's a good question.

09-03-2001, 10:36 AM	#6
blue oval 50h Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: NJ Posts: 219	Sounds good but if you arent racing it often , why put a million dollar setup in it. Ive seen 8's out of 8.8's. Maybe the 9' money could go elsewhere, but thats my opinion. What tranny do you plan on running?

09-03-2001, 01:54 PM	#7
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	He said he wants the 9" for the ability to easily change the gears. ------------------ 1989 GT, 3:55's, full exhaust, 4 in. hood, Pro 5.0, Have many other parts 4 sale. All parts for sale now. 2000 Camaro SS-A4, 13.7's bone stock. 1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!

09-03-2001, 04:19 PM	#8
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I generally try to buy the best stuff I can for my car. I am very hard on my car on the street and a 9" would be nearly indestructable. I've already gone through a brand new set of FMS 3.73 gears and don't wish to install another set just to tear them up too. A Tremec TKO will be next on the list. For now the T-5 is holding up and I have a spare one for backup. It's not going to be a million dollar setup. I'll be getting a good deal on all the parts I hope. I figure between $1500-$2000 should cover everything - axles, 3rd member, gears, housing, control arms, sheet metal. As for the tubbing, a friend is going to do it when he does the rest of the aluminum work in the hatch area so that'll be pretty cheap. ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241