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Technical Shop => Engine, Transmission & Rear End => Topic started by: IMNCARN82 on September 16, 2017, 12:53:01 PM

Title: Therapy needed.
Post by: IMNCARN82 on September 16, 2017, 12:53:01 PM
Here's the situation:

Busted my 4 link upper mount.

Been fighting a vibration for a long time.  Tried everything.  Including a different engine. Ha.
Housing is the only thing I haven't tried, yes I got new axels and went through the center section too.

So I said enough,decided since I had to re-du the upper links on the old one anyways due to the new design of the RMS four link.  I'd replace everything.

Ordered from moser. Called it in.  Asked for a mopar 8 3/4 housing, Ect.  I asked about the fabricated unit. He said it was strong enough. I told him about the four link ect. And he said it was fine. 

So the boxes come and I'm so excited I just started getting it in.  Didn't realize till it was too late.  Big mistake on my part.  But it's a ford 9" and I didn't realize the true difference. I thought it was their "fabricated 8 3/4".  Not their truly fabricated housing. Which is what I thought I was getting!
  Had to cut it some.

What should I do?   Just run the 9".  Not real happy all the way around.  Frustrated with myself most of all.   

Ya ya. I'll call em Monday.   Unless you say put it in.   I'm at a total loss and lookin for advice.
R/T
Title: Re: Therapy needed.
Post by: IMNCARN82 on September 16, 2017, 01:25:45 PM
Not sure why it even matters tho.  Car has Ford spindles/rack,corvette C5 brakes. GM column.  Bah. Nothing is original.   

Someone slap me., :pokeeye:
Title: Re: Therapy needed.
Post by: Shane Kelley on September 16, 2017, 04:04:09 PM
It's a custom car anyway. If it doesn't bother you. Run it!  Nice looking piece.
Title: Re: Therapy needed.
Post by: cuda hunter on September 16, 2017, 04:23:01 PM
Yep, I say put it in. 

Lots of folks happy with their ford 9.

Title: Re: Therapy needed.
Post by: Roadman on September 16, 2017, 04:29:43 PM
Quote from: cuda hunter on September 16, 2017, 04:23:01 PM
Yep, I say put it in. 

Lots of folks happy with their ford 9.

                                  :iagree:   As strong as a Dana.    :alan2cents:
Title: Re: Therapy needed.
Post by: anlauto on September 16, 2017, 04:53:22 PM
You didn't realize you had a Ford 9" ? :huh:
Title: Re: Therapy needed.
Post by: dodj on September 16, 2017, 05:05:33 PM
Ford 9" is the only good assembly ford made. Use it!
Title: Re: Therapy needed.
Post by: Cuda Cody on September 16, 2017, 07:40:28 PM
It's a super strong rear end.  Not sure why you would not use it if the car is fairly custom.  They are good rear ends.
Title: Re: Therapy needed.
Post by: YellowThumper on September 16, 2017, 08:00:02 PM
I also go with the concensus and use it "as planned". LOL
Title: Re: Therapy needed.
Post by: RUNCHARGER on September 16, 2017, 08:21:05 PM
So, you need a 9 inch center section now? Add that all up I suppose.. I know Dana 60 you basically can use all stock components, 9 inch you upgrade everything I understand.
Title: Re: Therapy needed.
Post by: Topcat on September 16, 2017, 08:21:58 PM
I recall a post CP once posted years ago that the Ford 9" takes power away. More drag.   :dunno:
Title: Re: Therapy needed.
Post by: Chryco Psycho on September 16, 2017, 08:50:59 PM
At the race track if you see 4 guys working hard to push a car downhill it has the 9".
But if you see 1 guy casually pushing a car uphill it has a Dana diff !!
we used to calculate a 30Hp [rwhp] on the dyno with any car running a 9"
 
Title: Re: Therapy needed.
Post by: IMNCARN82 on September 17, 2017, 08:18:51 AM
Thanx for the help,appreciate that a lot. 

Decided to put it in. 

Can someone please tell me where this piece goes?

I'd guess in the center section, in between the axels ?

Thanx again for the input!

R/T
Title: Re: Therapy needed.
Post by: Chryco Psycho on September 17, 2017, 07:22:31 PM
That would seem correct