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    yep well its not center to the axle side to side so the rear end has some off set to one side . when i shorten a ford i put the pinion on center
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    [ . when i shorten a ford i put the pinion on center[/QUOTE] every one I ever done I centered
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    Quote Originally Posted by cffisher View Post
    [ . when i shorten a ford i put the pinion on center
    every one I ever done I centered[/QUOTE] well here is a trick some time it works put the short axle on the long side of the housing when cutting one down then you only need one axle send out for re spline if your lucky and have some axles to pick thru it works out
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    ....or with an aftermarket housing (fabed or modular) you can have both.
    centered pumpkin & center pinion.



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