9 inch ford axle Q what one

Ok guys i need a 9 inch truck axle but i don't know what i need to get it off.From the outside of the drum to outside of drum where the wheel bolts on i need no more that 64 inches any ideas please?Get the tape measures out guys............Paul

 

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alos more info: http://www.kevinstang.com/Ninecase.htm

 

Part 1 : Rear ends that “will” fit in 53-56 F100s ;
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My 54 F100 measures 55” wide between the two narrowest points on the backing plates. The flange to flange measurement (drum face to drum face) is 61 ¼”. Based upon my “research”, these rear ends will work;



1989 Lincoln Mark VII
- (bolt pattern unknown by the author.)
- Dimensions unknown by author.

1989 – 2001 - Ford Explorer – 59 ¼ - ½” flange to flange.
- All explorer rear ends are the same 5 on 4 ½” bolt pattern.
- 8.8” rear end - come with 3.25, 3.55, 3.73 and 4.11 gears.
- 89-94 drum brakes only.
- 94-97 drum or disc. brakes
- 97-01 disc. Brakes only
- Can use an 8” rim with 3 ½” backspacing and P235/75R-15 tires
- Number 3 choice for ease of installation and price.

1957 –1972 F100 9” heavy duty - 5 on 5 ½” bolt pattern
- Is supposed to bolt right in without moving spring pads.
- Measures 61 ¼” flange to flange
- To switch to the 5 on 4 ½” car bolt pattern - Use two driver’s side axles, both side backing plates and drums from 72-79 Torino, Ranchero, LTD II or 77-79 T-bird or Cougar on/in the truck axle housing.
- Number 1 choice for ease of installation and price

1971 – 73 Mustang & Cougar. 9” , but lightest duty of the 9” family.
- Have the 5 on 4 ½” pattern
- Measures 60” flange to flange
- Measures 54 – 55” backing plate to backing plate.
- Comes with both 28 spline axles (weaker) and 31 spline axles (stronger)
- Oval hole in outer end of axle = 28 spline
- 2 large holes and counter-sunk center = 31 spline
- Number 2 choice for ease of installation and price.

1968 – 1971 Torino/Fairlane/Montego – 9” but medium duty
- Measures 56 – 57” backing plate to backing plate

1960-64 Ford Galaxie 9” medium duty
- Measures 54” flange to flange (?)

1979 Ford F100
- “ a little wide” but apparently is supposed to fit



1970 –79 Ranchero/Torino 9” high performance version
- Measures 56” axle tube to axle tube.
As 9” rear ends are generally a 3” O.D. on the housing where they attach to the springs whereas the 53-56 housings are 2 ½”, a new set of U-bolts, etc will be needed. Kits can be purchased from many different street rod supply vendors.

 

The preferred way to measure is flange to flange. A truck will have the 5 on 5 .5" bolt pattern; however 99% of cars are 4.5" and there is not enough material to redrill them bigger.

Since its a Ford there are all sorts of interchanges possible between axles, backing plates and axle bearings to do just about any swap possible.

 

1957 to 1972 Ford F100 pickups are just over 61 but less than 62 inches wide........wheel flange to wheel flange.......like this