In case you all still have not had enough of this topic and live in the Northwest, you can have this man build you a housing for your 9"

http://scribnerwelding.com/

His stuff looks like jewelry and is priced like it too. Of course this is only for the housing, gears, carrier, axles, bearings, brakes are extra

1986 Dodge Ramcharger 440 2wd, Bracket Racer Under Construction
1998 Ram 2500 QuadCab, new daily driver.
2008 Honda Element
2014 Carry-On 7x14 Cargo Trailer