How do I know if my ford 9 is a big bearing?

Many internet sources will claim that the bearing size can be reliably determined by the size of the T-bolt nuts used to secure the bearing retainer plate to the housing. It is said that small bearing housings always use a 9/16 socket size, while the big bearing housing use 11/16 socket size on the retaining nuts.

What Fords have 9 inch rear ends?

Common applications

• 1957-1986 Ford F-100 & F-150.
• 1958-1960 Edsel (All series including Wagons)
• 1976-1980 Ford Granada.
• 1976-1979 Lincoln Versallies.
• 1957-1970 Ford Fairlane.
• 1957-1971 Ford Thunderbird.
• 1964 1/2-1973 Ford Mustang.
• 1966-1983 Ford Bronco.

How much HP can a Ford 9-inch handle?

Sure a 9 inch can handle 400+ horse in a car.

Why is Ford 9-inch rear end so popular?

The Ford 9-inch is desirable because it has a removable carrier, which allows quick rear end changes. Many racers carry an extra carrier assembly with a different rear end ratio so they can try different combinations on the same day while at the track.

How much does a Ford 9 third member weight?

ea. 4. 3rd Member: Conventional Diff. – 68 lbs.

What is a Ford 9 inch spool?

A Ford 9 inch spool is one solid part that replaces all components of a differential. It will always turn both axles at the same speed with an equal amount of force. Due to the simplistic design, it is much stronger and lighter than any differential.

Why is the Ford 9 so good?

But what makes the Ford “better”? Besides an inherently large ring-gear diameter (bigger than all competitive passenger-car performance rearends, except the massively heavy and relatively rare 9-inch Dana 60), the Ford’s biggest strength advantage over competitive rearends is its greater hypoid distance.

Which is bigger a small bearing or a big bearing?

This determines if you have big bearing, or small bearing. Ford small bearing diameter = 2.835 Ford big bearing diameter = 3.1515 Fastener torque spec: 45 foot pounds for all fasteners 3 1/2 – 4 quarts of any reputable 80/ 90 weight gear lube.

What does Big bearing mean on Ford Explorer 8.8?

Big bearings don’t mean 31 spline, there are plenty of 28 spline big bearing rears. Ford Explorer 8.8’s are supposed to bolt on, but I don’t know the specifics yet. Or whether it’s for the large or small bearing ends.

What are the dimensions of a Ford 9 inch?

Ford small bearing diameter = 2.835 Ford big bearing diameter = 3.1515 Fastener torque spec: 45 foot pounds for all fasteners 3 1/2 – 4 quarts of any reputable 80/ 90 weight gear lube. Clutch style posi (trac lock), must use non-synthetic gear lube only, and an additive ( ford p/n:xl-3 – motor craft additive, friction modifier.

Is the 9 inch brake the same as the 8 inch?

Yes, the Small Bearing 9 inch uses the same bearings and brake mounting pattern as the 8 inch. The Small Bearing 9’s were much more common than the Big Bearing 9’s until later on. I wonder if we made those brackets in the pic. Over the years we have supplied our brackets and stuff to a number of other sellers for their brake sets.