its completly stock, and the guy wants $150 for it. I plan on tearing it down and adding 4.11's locker/posi, and maybe axleshafts. I was curious if this is a good axle to use, or if I should hold out for something better? I like it because the housing is the same length as the 8" in my 68. Anybody know what type of bearings it has, or the spline count on the axles?
found a 1969 couger 9" axle, should I buy it for my 68?
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yeah it's the small bearing but you can get 31 spline axles for it. it's the same housing the 31 spline drag pack cars had as well. 150 sounds like a decent price to me. i'd say go for it. unless you can find a bare versailles housing you won't find another 9" that will fit and have the big bearing ends. so the mustang-cougar 9" is you're best bet.
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So all you'll end up using is the housing? I guess if you think you'll never get bigger than 31 spline, you'll be fine.
well the versailles housing is the stronger unit but you have relly abuse even the stock mustang/cougar 9" to break or twist it. 31 spline can live behind 800-1000 hp if you treat them right. that's what they used in super stock drag cars in the 60's 70's and even into the 80's.
i'd say you should get whichever one is cheaper or if the versailles rear still has the discs and you want rear disc brakes then go with the versailles. either one should be fine for your car even with 28 spline axles.
if you decide you want to put more than 450hp to the ground and run slicks then the 31 spline axles are a no brainer
i'd say you should get whichever one is cheaper or if the versailles rear still has the discs and you want rear disc brakes then go with the versailles. either one should be fine for your car even with 28 spline axles.
if you decide you want to put more than 450hp to the ground and run slicks then the 31 spline axles are a no brainer
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