Looking at Ford 9" rears

[70rs]

There are several OE Ford rears available at my local wrecking yard. All under $100.00
Some in trucks, some in cars (including a 63 galaxy 4 dr.)

Can anyone tell me which one of the factory 9" assemblies would be best to start with?
Or what key things I should look for in choosing one?
Thanks for any info!

[HRBS]

The fact that they are $100 ea. and one is in a Galaxy 4dr makes me think they are 8" housings NOT 9". They look VERY similar.

[70rs]

They might be? I am a total rookie when it comes to those.
There are several mid to late 60s trucks with what look like 9" housings.
Is there a quick way to tell them apart without opening them up?

The pricing is just how that yard works. Flat prices on everything (short blocks...$85.00, long blocks....$100.00 , trannys 80.00, rear diffs $90.00)
All engines are the same. I was behind a guy who paid $234.00 for a complete 5.4L Ford Expedition motor, efi system, all accy's and drive system, flexplate, and wiring harness with ecm. His buddy got the tranny and transfer case for another $170.00.
Its a "pull it yourself" yard. I keep waiting for a LS motor to show up. Lol!

[HRBS]

Easier to post this link than type it
Hope this helps !

http://www.ridgecrest.ca.us/~biesiade/Fordrears.html

[70rs]

Originally Posted by HRBS

Easier to post this link than type it
Hope this helps !

http://www.ridgecrest.ca.us/~biesiade/Fordrears.html

Steve, YOU ROCK!
Thats exactly what I need! Thank you!

[sweetstang68347]

Also when looking for a rear end some of the housings have tapered tubes. Thats what you want.



They also come like this. Tubes usually aren't as thick and not as strong as above.