axle width

**mxlplx71** · 09-13-2010, 06:42 AM

im looking for a 9 or dana, i need to know how wide is the stock 10blt from end to end from the housing flange?

**pajeff02** · 09-13-2010, 06:51 AM

You will need one with the torque arm mounting provision, so it will be an F-body specific rear that you order. All the major vendors have these ready to go for our cars -- Moser, Strange, etc... Are you planning on narrowing the rear?

**mxlplx71** · 09-13-2010, 07:06 AM

i have a local shop that will convert one for me and i found a 9" w 4:11s for $250 i just need to make sure its wide enough.

**pajeff02** · 09-13-2010, 07:12 AM

How are they going to attach the torque arm?

**mxlplx71** · 09-13-2010, 10:12 AM

is the mount on the housing or third member?

**35th-ANV-SS** · 09-13-2010, 10:17 AM

**35th-ANV-SS** · 09-13-2010, 10:18 AM

**pajeff02** · 09-13-2010, 11:10 AM

Since Jon posted up pics of his 9", here is the 12 bolt housing:

**mxlplx71** · 09-13-2010, 11:13 AM

sooo... how wide is the housing???

**pajeff02** · 09-13-2010, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by mxlplx71

sooo... how wide is the housing???

Unfortunately, I am at the office and my 10 bolt is home on the floor of my lower garage... best I can do is maybe get a measurement tonight after my meeting.

**mxlplx71** · 09-13-2010, 11:20 AM

Thanks for your help.

**pajeff02** · 09-13-2010, 05:29 PM

I measured my 10 bolt a few minutes ago. I didn't have any help so the measurements are approximations due to the center section keeping me from drawing a straight line with the tape.

Outside of axle tube flange to outside of axle tube flange is approximately 59-1/2". This is the face that the brake backing plate bolts to. The actual tubes on the 10 bolt extend a bit further past this face.

The measurement for total axle width is approximately 64-1/2" with the axles installed in the housing. Again, this is from the outside face of the installed axles, ie. the faces that your wheels bolt to.