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  1. hivewax

    9" Rear Assembly - '66FB

    I'm leaning towards all new 9", brakes, wheels, but your info would be great for fellow Stangers. Posted via Mobile Device
  2. hivewax

    9" Rear Assembly - '66FB

    here it is... if i keep this 8" rear, the best option i believe is the TJ guy from eBay who has 8" center sections for $855 minimum... buying the pinion gears and the installation kit with labor would be about even. now, if i go 9" big bearing, the only thing i see me having trouble is...
  3. hivewax

    9" Rear Assembly - '66FB

    I opened the rear up and the pinion gear shaft inside the retainer casing snapped. The pinion gear ring is fine. I'll take a picture for you all.. Posted via Mobile Device
  4. hivewax

    9" Rear Assembly - '66FB

    Anyone running a Detroit Locker?? I've heard they're the strongest, but the old versions click and wear tires. Posted via Mobile Device
  5. hivewax

    9" Rear Assembly - '66FB

    i think with the T10, the high RPM's thru all gears are what's hurting the 8" rear on top of the 289 stroked 347. a T5z would be less abusive to the rear. i also drive the car at every opportunity rain or shine, so a 9" seems like piece of mind. this engine broke the Eagle cast crank after about...
  6. hivewax

    9" Rear Assembly - '66FB

    why would the bolt pattern change? 5x4.5" bolt pattern is most common for 5-lug Ford.
  7. hivewax

    9" Rear Assembly - '66FB

    some good info. i'll keep all in mind. if i was to go all out, i'd go with Strange. another idea, if i was to shorten the length by 0.5" on each side from 57.25" to 56.25", will i be able to still use the orig 14" style steel wheels for awhile? i was thinking later on going with AR TTD...
  8. hivewax

    9" Rear Assembly - '66FB

    yes, i've been following the Sticky - Rear End Swap FAQ:D EDIT: anyone think i can rebuild the 8" with a stronger 3rd member? any links?
  9. hivewax

    9" Rear Assembly - '66FB

    thanx for the advice. i'll have to walk in a local U-Pick to see what they have. i'm on the highway a lot cruising at tops 90mph @~3100rpm, so 3.00-3.25 gears are what i'm after especially for the 4-speed manual. the 8" came w/3.00 gear ratio.
  10. hivewax

    9" Rear Assembly - '66FB

    the original 8" rear end just gave out this morning. i guess it couldn't handle the 289 stroked 347. i've checked 9" rear prices from Currie, Moser/Cobra Automotive, and Strange. they all are priced at ~$2300 for the housing and 3rd member (w/axles?). i checked eBay and found Quick Performance...
  11. hivewax

    r model front for 65 66

    i got a carbon-kevlar racing apron from Maier Racing w/brake duct holes. you can call them for your request.
  12. hivewax

    So someone decided to copy our idea for an E-brake handle

    if you tweak the design a bit, i'd be interested.
  13. hivewax

    So someone decided to copy our idea for an E-brake handle

    your e-brake handle is a little bigger than the original. correct?
  14. hivewax

    Who's running a roll bar or cage?

    i have a custom made 4-point roll bar tied into the square tubed sub-frames welded to the floor pan underneath. it's very sturdy. 2-points attach in the trunk. rear seats are still functional. i take them in and out when i feel like it.
  15. hivewax

    Rolling fenders question.

    paint will crack when old. heat gun won't help. i missed the lip a couple of times and made a few dings as well. i used black silicon sealer to keep moisture out. oh, i made no relief cuts.
  16. hivewax

    Crankshaft Failure

    never did a dyno. the builders are saying the crank failure is not due to their balancing and assembly of the motor, so it's not under their warranty. is this definition of warranty used by all builders??
  17. hivewax

    Crankshaft Failure

    Crankshaft - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia what can i look for to what of caused crankshaft failure? maybe from engine balance... while ago, the distributor gear teeth was chipped. it was replaced with a billet steel. the old gear was a softer alloy. can bad engine harmonics cause this? a...
  18. hivewax

    '66 Front Suspension

    :D. Rear suspension next. I don't like multi-tasking on the car!
  19. hivewax

    '66 Front Suspension

    Well, I'm still undecided between 15" + 17", but leaning towards 17" PSE Trans Am style. I read that at 1.75" drop, you have the most negative camber if I'm not mistaken. I might not see the track, but that might change in the future. How wide? Enough to handle 347ci (approx. 450hp) and...
  20. hivewax

    '66 Front Suspension

    i'd like to get the front suspension done before purchasing wheels. i heard eliminating the shims provides more room for wider tires. here is what i was thinking: TCP adjustable strut rods, vario-centric camber kit, TCP straight pivot UCA's, and doing a 1.75" UCA drop (opentracker has the...
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