Coming Soon to a GMR near you!

[Rick D]

Jay looks great! Question I have a DSE 9 inch housing q-link brackets, what would I need to do to use this setup? Do I need to change the housing ends? Does the houing have to be done by GMR or can it be done by anyone? I have Strange 30 minutes from me. I know you haven't released this yet but I really like this idea. Thanks

[Jay@GMR]

Originally Posted by Rick D

Jay looks great! Question I have a DSE 9 inch housing q-link brackets, what would I need to do to use this setup? Do I need to change the housing ends? Does the houing have to be done by GMR or can it be done by anyone? I have Strange 30 minutes from me. I know you haven't released this yet but I really like this idea. Thanks

Hi Rick,

Yes, cut off existing housing ends and install new GMR C6 End.

No the install is not recommended without GMR-TX system or by GMR-TX builder.

C6 Flange End Kits will need to be purchased through the GMR builder whom will be performing the install.


Now with that being said there are a few variables to whether or not you will be able to obtain your exact existing wheel mount surface.

The biggest variable is what length flange end your current housing has. For example Curry has a Big Ford end that measures approx. 1-1/4" from weld side to axle flange side, were as Art Morrison has a Big Ford end that measures 2". The Curry "End" is able to be cut off and almost obtain your existing WMS but would fall approx. 1/4" short per side. The Art Morrison end once cut off will shorten your WMS by approx. 1" per side.

So you will see, depending on how long your current "end" is will affect WMS with new system.

BUT, we are already working on a cost effective solution that will guarantee you can obtain current WMS. Sure it would be easy to just add material to the length of the C6 End on the "welded side" to gain distance..... but that is additional material cost/machine time and believe it or not these bad boys are machine time intense. We have a couple things we are working out right now so keep your fingers crossed!

Let me know how long your flange end is. Hope this info helped. Please do not hesitate to ask questions.

Thanks, Jay

[Ron in SoCal]

^ It's a Moser housing and has the long ends on it. Same issue I had w it, so you'll need to modify it to assure the same WMS.

Did you keep the killer box Rick?

[Jay@GMR]

Thanks Ron.

The more common end we are finding out is a little longer than the short guy that CURRY offers. And if you already have current rearend/wheel/tire package we realize the importance of making this kit applicable to existing rearends.

Perhaps the answer is in lengthening the weld on Flange End which will increase the price quite a bit due to material cost and more so to machine time. BUT I would hope folks would be willing to spend more on this kit knowing that they would be able to retain their existing Wheels/Tires/Rearend.......

So basically looks like we need two kits:

(1) Standard Kit for folks starting off without Housing

(2) Retrofit Kit for folks with existing Housings/Wheels/Tires (longer weld on Flange End)

Jay

[Gandalf]

+1 for existing Moser housing.

G.

[Jay@GMR]

Originally Posted by Gandalf

+1 for existing Moser housing.

G.

Gandalf,

We are working on this "Retro-fit Kit" now. It will be identical to the one pictured in our original post, with the exception of the approx. 1.5" extension on the steel flange that welds to the axle tube.

We will start a "interest list" soon on this thread so please stay tuned!

These are gonna be super cool for the guy that already has a housing/wheels/tires.

Thanks, Jay

[carbuff]

Jay,

I'm curious what options actually exist for a housing which I already own. I'm a bit confused by what appear to be multiple options.

I have a housing which has the Ford big-end flanges on it. I haven't assembled this housing or purchased wheels or anything else yet, so I don't have those issues. I do have brackets mounted for the rear suspension components which I am going to use.

If I were willing to ship the housing to you, or one of your dealers, what of the GMR options would I have? It sounds like from this thread that there could be a way to do the semi-floating setup. What about your full floating setup? Can that be installed on a housing like this?

I may pursue one of these options before assembling and installing this rear axle. If you want, could you PM some pricing on these various options as well?

Thanx!

[Rick D]

Originally Posted by Jay@GMR

Hi Rick,

Yes, cut off existing housing ends and install new GMR C6 End.

No the install is not recommended without GMR-TX system or by GMR-TX builder.

C6 Flange End Kits will need to be purchased through the GMR builder whom will be performing the install.


Now with that being said there are a few variables to whether or not you will be able to obtain your exact existing wheel mount surface.

The biggest variable is what length flange end your current housing has. For example Curry has a Big Ford end that measures approx. 1-1/4" from weld side to axle flange side, were as Art Morrison has a Big Ford end that measures 2". The Curry "End" is able to be cut off and almost obtain your existing WMS but would fall approx. 1/4" short per side. The Art Morrison end once cut off will shorten your WMS by approx. 1" per side.

So you will see, depending on how long your current "end" is will affect WMS with new system.

BUT, we are already working on a cost effective solution that will guarantee you can obtain current WMS. Sure it would be easy to just add material to the length of the C6 End on the "welded side" to gain distance..... but that is additional material cost/machine time and believe it or not these bad boys are machine time intense. We have a couple things we are working out right now so keep your fingers crossed!

Let me know how long your flange end is. Hope this info helped. Please do not hesitate to ask questions.

Thanks, Jay

Thanks Jay! I do not have wheels yet so I'm good there, I think

Another question what is the biggest benefit to this over the standard setup I currently have? I understand it's not a full floater correct? Any GMR builders in the Midwest?

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

^ It's a Moser housing and has the long ends on it. Same issue I had w it, so you'll need to modify it to assure the same WMS.

Did you keep the killer box Rick?

Yup Ron I still have it would be easier to have someone closer so I wouldn't have to ship back across the country

[Jay@GMR]

Originally Posted by Rick D

Thanks Jay! I do not have wheels yet so I'm good there, I think

Another question what is the biggest benefit to this over the standard setup I currently have? I understand it's not a full floater correct? Any GMR builders in the Midwest?



Yup Ron I still have it would be easier to have someone closer so I wouldn't have to ship back across the country

Rick,

Some benefits of this system are:

Virtually eliminates "Piston Knockback"
Outlasts "traditional flange axle" bearings
Light-weight parking brake assembly
OEM type "over the counter" parts replacement
Utilizes All OEM and aftermarket C5/6 Corvette Model brake packages
Will fit many NON Mini-tubbed application due to small packaging
Allows usage of modern electronics such as TC & ABS
Updated "Cool Factor"


BUT yes you are correct, it is NOT technically a full floater and we do not want others to mistake it for one.


We do have a builder in your State. We are working with him now to see if he is on board with this new C6 system. It is up to each TX System Builder to whether he wants to participate. I will let you know ASAP.

Thanks, Jay

[dontlifttoshift]

Originally Posted by Jay@GMR

Rick,

We do have a builder in your State. We are working with him now to see if he is on board with this new C6 system. Thanks, Jay

Yep, on board.

What's this new housing? I usually get spy pics