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Old 08-02-2007, 11:42 AM   #45
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Re: Restortation Complete - 67 Shorty 2wd

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Originally Posted by blaznhot_23 View Post
when you put the 9" ford rear end in, did you have to shorten or lengthen the axle tubes??? also what is the advantage of running that rear end vs. the chevy 12-bolt???
Well I went to the 9" because of its overall width of 58" vs. 64" or so for the stock rear-end. It was all about stuffing more wheel with less back spacing under there. I did buy new axles so I could have 5 on 5 bolt pattern though. I didn't "need" a 9", it was just what was readily available to me.

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry View Post
That's a rolling work of art you've got there. Well done!
FF, I know the kind of work you do, so I thank you very much for the compliment.
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