Thread: Ford 9" rear end questions

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That 56.5" Maverick 8" will be perfect for the full fendered model A. They use the same small bearing 28 spline axle as the early 9" uses. A great find! Look for original Ford 8" gears on Ebay. They are the best. What engine/ trans will you have? And rear tire size?

Originally Posted by Deuce4dad

That 56.5" Maverick 8" will be perfect for the full fendered model A. They use the same small bearing 28 spline axle as the early 9" uses. A great find! Look for original Ford 8" gears on Ebay. They are the best. What engine/ trans will you have? And rear tire size?

What do you mean "...original Ford gears"? Surely not a used ring & pinion? Just my opinion, but I'd never, ever take a set of used gears over new, regardless the price. New gears are not that expensive, and even a touch of surface rust on the mating surfaces creates micro pits that lead to stress cracks that lead to catastrophic failure.