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Fairlane500 · 06-02-2011, 04:10 AM

Hey, who has used or is using 9 inch axle conversions or any flanged axle conversions in Ford V8 banjo axles????

Any help appreciated.

Bassman/NZ · 06-02-2011, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Fairlane500

Hey, who has used or is using 9 inch axle conversions or any flanged axle conversions in Ford V8 banjo axles????

Any help appreciated.

Have you had a look at the Hot Rod Works website?

flatmotor40 · 06-02-2011, 05:03 AM

had Hot Rod Works redo mine in my 40 and best thing I did for that rear except put a Mitchell OD in

fordcragar · 06-02-2011, 10:21 AM

Several of the older hot/street rod magazines had articles on this conversion. IIRC, the first one that I had seen used 50 Merc axles. I think that there was another using the early 1950's Ford truck axles.

Fairlane500 · 06-02-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassman/NZ

Have you had a look at the Hot Rod Works website?

Yeah I got a quote from them but at $3795 USD for a complete axle I am looking around at all options. The parts kit alone is $1295.00 but requires machining and a core on top of that. Dont doubt they are an excellent product looking at the quality.

Kahuna · 06-02-2011, 03:53 PM

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Hi Fairlane
I did this on my 32 using a 36 Ford axle. Here's how it went:
I bought the axle housing ends from a Ford 9", along with the backing plates, brake asemblies and drums (50 bucks). Mine have the 5 X 5 1/2" old Ford bolt pattern. I did not get the axles, as I had no idea what i was doing yet.
I then had my machine shop take and cut the 36 Ford axle bells, then add the new 9" ends. They used a tube affair to make sure everything lined up properly (80 bucks).(Remember that on a 36 axle there are NO spring hangers, so I didn't have to worry about those).
Also, on a 36 and earlier Ford axle, the spider gears are a 12 tooth design, and must be replaced with the later 11 tooth type to be able to use the new/different axle SIDE gears. I bought the side new gears from Hot Rod Works (225 bucks). I had to find the replacement spider gears on the net (No big deal and cost about 20 bucks). After I got everything setup, I measured for axles and bought them from HRW (400 bucks).
I then had the brake drums turned, got new wheel cylinders, etc to rebuild the brakes. That's about it, except that I also got the "Open Drive" conversion from HRW (260 bucks). Great guys and everything is well made and fits perfectly. Guess I'm into the whole deal about $1200.00 us.
Forgot to add: I also had the machine shop modify the ring gear and carrier assembly to fit the new gears
If you have any other questions, just ask
Jim

Kahuna · 06-02-2011, 04:05 PM

This is the only picture that I have of the deal
Jim

Kahuna · 06-02-2011, 04:10 PM

One last thing, Fairlane. On the HAMB, there is a great post, mostly by SamIam that deals with this and has/had many pics. I can't provide the link as the site seems to be down. But, search his posts, and I think you'll get a great deal of info. It may be in the tech files, but not sure
Jim

Kahuna · 06-02-2011, 07:09 PM

Here's the link to the info: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...ern+ford+axles
Good luck
Jim

Fairlane500 · 06-11-2011, 10:40 PM

Thanks Kahuna.

06-02-2011, 04:10 AM	#1
Fairlane500 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 250	Flange Axle conversions Hey, who has used or is using 9 inch axle conversions or any flanged axle conversions in Ford V8 banjo axles???? Any help appreciated. __________________ Life is not a dress rehearsal...

06-02-2011, 05:03 AM	#3
flatmotor40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 611	Re: Flange Axle conversions had Hot Rod Works redo mine in my 40 and best thing I did for that rear except put a Mitchell OD in

06-02-2011, 10:21 AM	#4
fordcragar Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 479	Re: Flange Axle conversions Several of the older hot/street rod magazines had articles on this conversion. IIRC, the first one that I had seen used 50 Merc axles. I think that there was another using the early 1950's Ford truck axles.

06-02-2011, 03:53 PM	#6
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Flange Axle conversions Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi Fairlane I did this on my 32 using a 36 Ford axle. Here's how it went: I bought the axle housing ends from a Ford 9", along with the backing plates, brake asemblies and drums (50 bucks). Mine have the 5 X 5 1/2" old Ford bolt pattern. I did not get the axles, as I had no idea what i was doing yet. I then had my machine shop take and cut the 36 Ford axle bells, then add the new 9" ends. They used a tube affair to make sure everything lined up properly (80 bucks).(Remember that on a 36 axle there are NO spring hangers, so I didn't have to worry about those). Also, on a 36 and earlier Ford axle, the spider gears are a 12 tooth design, and must be replaced with the later 11 tooth type to be able to use the new/different axle SIDE gears. I bought the side new gears from Hot Rod Works (225 bucks). I had to find the replacement spider gears on the net (No big deal and cost about 20 bucks). After I got everything setup, I measured for axles and bought them from HRW (400 bucks). I then had the brake drums turned, got new wheel cylinders, etc to rebuild the brakes. That's about it, except that I also got the "Open Drive" conversion from HRW (260 bucks). Great guys and everything is well made and fits perfectly. Guess I'm into the whole deal about $1200.00 us. Forgot to add: I also had the machine shop modify the ring gear and carrier assembly to fit the new gears If you have any other questions, just ask Jim Last edited by Kahuna; 06-02-2011 at 07:11 PM. Reason: added info

06-02-2011, 04:10 PM	#8
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Flange Axle conversions One last thing, Fairlane. On the HAMB, there is a great post, mostly by SamIam that deals with this and has/had many pics. I can't provide the link as the site seems to be down. But, search his posts, and I think you'll get a great deal of info. It may be in the tech files, but not sure Jim

06-02-2011, 07:09 PM	#9
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: Flange Axle conversions Here's the link to the info: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...ern+ford+axles Good luck Jim

06-11-2011, 10:40 PM	#10
Fairlane500 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 250	Re: Flange Axle conversions Thanks Kahuna. __________________ Life is not a dress rehearsal...