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Title: Ford Nine inch rear
Post by: magiccat on May 24, 2006, 07:03:46 PM

I know this is  probally a dumb question but I am in the dark in this. WHen talking about a Ford 9 in. rear axle; what exactly is nine inches? ??? I can't seem to figure this out. THanks again

Title: Re: Ford Nine inch rear
Post by: the_maplebar on May 24, 2006, 07:12:15 PM

It's refering to the 9" ring and pinion in the differential.  I believe the pinion gear is 9 inches

Title: Re: Ford Nine inch rear
Post by: magiccat on May 24, 2006, 07:15:47 PM

So that's the only difference between the stock sidekick axle and the ford 9 in. axle?
How does this make such a big strength difference?

Title: Re: Ford Nine inch rear
Post by: the_maplebar on May 24, 2006, 07:20:46 PM

Well since the R&P are bigger they are stronger too, but I believe it has more to do with the axle shafts and splines.  The shafts are at least 30-50% larger in diameter, which is why they are stonger. 

Title: Re: Ford Nine inch rear
Post by: joe_and_jeep on May 24, 2006, 07:51:05 PM

The ring gear is 9in diameter.  And is stronger due to size.  31spline shafts compared to 26.  Also the pinion uses 3 pinion bearings, helping reduce deflection.  And upgrade parts are EVERYWHERE.  There is so much aftermarket for these axles.

Title: Re: Ford Nine inch rear
Post by: Jeremiah on May 24, 2006, 08:03:01 PM

YOu'd need to have the axles custom cut though wouldn't you?

~J~

Title: Re: Ford Nine inch rear
Post by: Uncivilized on May 24, 2006, 08:45:11 PM

Quote from: Jeremiah on May 24, 2006, 08:03:01 PM

YOu'd need to have the axles custom cut though wouldn't you?

~J~

If from an older bronco, it's only 2 or 3 inches wider, no need to cut. -plus it's the same bolt pattern  ;)

Title: Re: Ford Nine inch rear
Post by: the_maplebar on May 24, 2006, 08:45:18 PM

Here's the article on swapping a 9" under a TracKick

http://www.zukiworld.com/month_070103/feature_hagen_ford9inch.htm
Axles from a 73 Bronco were used and are only 3" wider than stock.

Oh and to illustrate the strength difference, here is the pick of a Suzuki 5.83 pinion gear next to a Ford 9" 5.83 pinion.

(http://www.zukiworld.com/month_070103/images/hagen_9inchinstall/oldvsnew.jpg)

Title: Re: Ford Nine inch rear
Post by: locjaw on May 24, 2006, 08:55:54 PM

WOW :o

that picture really puts it in perspective, dont it ;)
jason

Title: Re: Ford Nine inch rear
Post by: Yoak on May 24, 2006, 09:14:32 PM

Just a bit more beefy   ;D

Title: Re: Ford Nine inch rear
Post by: magiccat on May 24, 2006, 11:06:50 PM

I see now! ;D

Title: Re: Ford Nine inch rear
Post by: joe_and_jeep on May 25, 2006, 05:58:13 AM

I dont see a Track/Kick breaking that.  Now you'll have a near indestructable rear.  Whatcha gonna do about the front?

Title: Re: Ford Nine inch rear
Post by: the_maplebar on May 25, 2006, 07:07:26 AM

Quote from: joe_and_jeep on May 25, 2006, 05:58:13 AM

I dont see a Track/Kick breaking that.  Now you'll have a near indestructable rear.  Whatcha gonna do about the front?

Get an Anvil and use Toyota CV's that you can find at any junkyard  ;D