Posted By: PAINT IT BLACK
First time narrowing 8 3/4 - TIPS? - 03/23/10 08:56 PM
I will be narrowing an E body 8 3/4 by 3" on both sides. Does anyone have a link to some good reading on the subject? Where to cut, how to keep flanges straight, etc...
Posted By: stumpy
Re: First time narrowing 8 3/4 - TIPS? - 03/23/10 09:11 PM
You really need a jig to do it right. But here's a link to a how to on it.
http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Narrowing_a_rearend
a jig is best
I sent mine to moser and let it get done right/fit the first time
Posted By: Paul Jacobs
Re: First time narrowing 8 3/4 - TIPS? - 03/24/10 03:47 AM
Agreed, for the money I just send mine to Moser Engineering. It's not hard to ruin a rearend without the proper jig.
Posted By: Wicked49670dart
Re: First time narrowing 8 3/4 - TIPS? - 03/24/10 03:57 AM
I sent mine to Moser also, ship it from Washington state to moser and no problems.Matt
Posted By: 70AARcuda
Re: First time narrowing 8 3/4 - TIPS? - 03/24/10 04:00 AM
Had local shop cut and narrow 8 3/4 they had the jig..
cost 150 bucks...
Posted By: Fat_Mike
Re: First time narrowing 8 3/4 - TIPS? - 03/24/10 01:34 PM
I shipped a bare 8 3/4 housing a couple years ago through USPS. Although I don't remember the exact cost, I do remember it being surprisingly inexpensive. Just wrap it in plastic real good to prevent oil seepage, then in good paper. No boxing/crating required.
