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How many splines does a Ford 9 inch have?

How many splines does a Ford 9 inch have?

You’ll commonly see 9″ race axles with 33 or 35 splines. The differential spline count has to match the axle spline count. Gear ratios varied based on the engine, transmission and vehicle type.

What year Explorer has 31 spline axles?

Also, Explorer SportTracs with production dates of August 19, 2002 through June 29, 2005 are equipped with 31-spline axles and rear disc brakes and are exactly what was in the previously listed 95-2001 Explorer.

Are there 31 spline axles in Ford trucks?

Also if your housing has the small axle bearings, you will have to have axles custom made, as there are no factory axles with 31 splines, and small axle bearings. Both the large axle bearing, and the extra large axle bearing (some F150 trucks) had 31 spline factory applications.

What kind of Ford pickup has a 9 ” rear end?

The 69-77 Galaxie/Lincoln and 73-86 half-ton pickup used both size axles and the 31 spline version should be considered the strongest available and can be used for extreme duty applications. There are two ways that are used to measure a 9″ rear end.

What kind of housing does a Ford 9 have?

Polished Calipers (WILWOOD ONLY!) All Moser 9 Ford housings are made with new Heavy Duty housing cores, seamless steel tubing (3″ O.D., 1/4″ wall), new brackets, new housing ends, and new bushings. Bolt-in housing and axle packages include new housing, Custom Alloy Axles (28, 31, 33, or 35 spline), bearings, studs and heavy duty retainer plates.

What kind of axle does a Ford Mustang use?

The 67-73 Mustang type is considered light duty uses both axles. The 57-68 early passenger car and half-ton pickup rear end is considered a medium duty unit and came in both 28 and 31 spline axles. The 70-79 Ranchero/Torino are considered a high performance unit again being produced with both 28 and 31 spline axles.

Also if your housing has the small axle bearings, you will have to have axles custom made, as there are no factory axles with 31 splines, and small axle bearings. Both the large axle bearing, and the extra large axle bearing (some F150 trucks) had 31 spline factory applications.

What kind of axle shafts do you need for a Ford 9?

But frankly, if you’re going to drop the coin on this thing, you should also be upgrading to at least 31 spline axle shafts. The 28 and 31 spline lockers cost about the same and 31 spline shafts will give you a significant strength upgrade.

Are there small ID bearings for 31 spline axles?

The small ID bearings won’t have enough material left for reliability if bored out for 31 spline axles. Also if your housing has the small axle bearings, you will have to have axles custom made, as there are no factory axles with 31 splines, and small axle bearings.

The 67-73 Mustang type is considered light duty uses both axles. The 57-68 early passenger car and half-ton pickup rear end is considered a medium duty unit and came in both 28 and 31 spline axles. The 70-79 Ranchero/Torino are considered a high performance unit again being produced with both 28 and 31 spline axles.

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Ruth Doyle