Rich,
The Axle flange off-set ( The distance from the outside of the axle to the
housing flange ) for a 9" ford is 2.5 " You have to add .125 a side for drum
brakes or .250" a side for disc hats. If you have any further questions,
give me a call at 302 378 3013.
joe
Richard Kensicki wrote:
> I have an empty Ford 9" rear housing that will have to be narrowed but
> I don't have any axles on hand and need a measurement. I'm hoping
> someone on the list can give me the info. What I need is the measurement
> from the face of the axle flange to the face of the housing flange. I
> came up with a figure of 2.175 and need to know if it's right, and if it
> varies. Am I even close with this number?
>
> Thanks in advance
> Rich
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