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alrighty...i found the link...
http://performanceunlimited.com/illu...ons/gears.html
so I'm still right ;)
good info. so why are more people not using a 9"? I'm guessing b/c they aren't full floating? seems more people would be building hybrid 9"-D60 axles. You can pic up housings and third members for 9"ers cheap.
A lot of people don't like the F9's low pinion... I don't think it'll be much of a problem, but I guess I'll find out soon enough.
they make a FF kit for the 9" but its $$$$...also they make a high pinion "9"...but i am pretty sure they use a RR 8.8 gear set
I would guess that the low pinion would be an equal trade in terms of overall pumkin size when comparing to a D60. A nine inch could be a feasible optin when you compare what front D-60's are going for vs. what you can pick up a 9" for. How much is the kit-or is there a kit for the front? Sunray does it right?
It's not gonna be close to as cheap to build a 9" front with 60 outers as it is to buy and rebuild a junkyard 60. You pretty much have to buy a 60 to get the parts needed, then graft them to the 9". But if you're going custom axles anyway, might as well go with the 9".
plus, a 9" with 60 outers is hella cool kustom pimp
I am also fairly certain this is correct.Quote:
Originally Posted by StevenAg03
I understand (and love) the idea of building the super axle. 9 inchers have a great R&P, and D60s set the bar for steering axle strength. So, why not put them together? Makes sense...
But, what is the strength gained versus the cost incurred when building a custom axle over a plain-jane one?
Cost scenario: building a front 60 all the way or building (more likely buying) a hybrid 9/60 front end. Comparing apples to apples with splines, lockers, gear ratios and so on.
Discounting cool points and bling factor, is the hybrid axle really worth it?
not at 4500 from sunray....you can get atleaste three sets of steering rockwells for that price...and there stronger too... :flipoff2: ...i say that is the next burban mod...
found this for the 9"....it retails at a meager $800...
You're just trying to justify all the money you just spent! :flipoff2:Quote:
Originally Posted by AgDieseler
Well....yeah. :flipoff2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Graystroke