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Re: Strong but plentiful alternative Rear Ends for ~400hp
[Re: Streetwize]
#246981
05/08/09 04:43 PM
05/08/09 04:43 PM
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lino lakes,MN
onebaddakota
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For the weight and power I would absolutely have no problem with a 8 1/4. It's what I'm running on my 3500lb mid 11s Dakota. I've even run N2O on it out of the whole. On motor, 1.5s 60s are the norm. I've got a 105,000 miles on it and been threw 3 motors with it. Did I mention it was a 27 spliner?
The aftermarket has cheap 29 spline axles. A trutrac will eliminate the spider gears. There are aftermarket diff cover supports if you really want to get carried away. There are no c-clip eliminators that I know of but you can do a relatively cheap rear disc conversion from a grand cherokee or buy a new kit for as little as $500. This is a popular with the jeep crowd with the XJs(regular cherokees)
Tom
10.56 at 125.6, with a 1.43 60 ft.
E85, Hyd. Roller 410 magnum,full exhaust, 3500 race weight.
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Re: Strong but plentiful alternative Rear Ends for ~400hp
[Re: BBR]
#246983
05/08/09 06:39 PM
05/08/09 06:39 PM
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Weddington, N.C.
Streetwize
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gThanks guys, motors coming out rear has to be picked soon. i'm still thinking B body 8 3/4...it's about the same width as what's in there now......I still like the idea of the 4.09 geared posi Dana 44 out of a Jeep Cherokee.  I like the dana "look" reminds me of the big brother 60 in my Charger.
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Re: Strong but plentiful alternative Rear Ends for ~400hp
[Re: BBR]
#246984
05/08/09 06:53 PM
05/08/09 06:53 PM
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La Vernia, Texas
Pat7272
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Nice score! I don't think you need c-clip eliminators with disk brakes as the caliper will not let the axle come out.
Thanks!
I understand the axle wont physically come out due to the discs, but do you think there would be any appreciable benefit to switching over to 9" housing ends and using 9" style axles, especially strength-wise?
I'm hoping to run low 11s in a fairly light A-body (3000lbs?) on drag radials.
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Re: Strong but plentiful alternative Rear Ends for ~400hp
[Re: Pat7272]
#246985
05/08/09 11:57 PM
05/08/09 11:57 PM
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Amarillo, Texas
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Any benefit? doubtful.
Will the 9" ends even work with the Exp disk setup?
Drag Week 2011 - 77th place - DD
Drag Week 2012 - 2nd place SRBB N/A
Drag Week 2014 - Kapooya
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Re: Strong but plentiful alternative Rear Ends for ~400hp
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#246986
05/09/09 01:16 AM
05/09/09 01:16 AM
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La Vernia, Texas
Pat7272
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Any benefit? doubtful.
You're not the only one telling me that..
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Will the 9" ends even work with the Exp disk setup?
I think they will with the right brackets
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Re: Strong but plentiful alternative Rear Ends for ~400hp
[Re: Streetwize]
#246987
05/09/09 07:43 AM
05/09/09 07:43 AM
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Jacksonville, FL
Chris2581
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Wize,you have a PM..I have what you're looking for.
Nautilus Racing-
We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.
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Re: Strong but plentiful alternative Rear Ends for ~400hp
[Re: Chris2581]
#246988
05/09/09 11:23 AM
05/09/09 11:23 AM
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Weddington, N.C.
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Chris, thanks!
Guess I should clarify:
Im looking for the Dana 44's that have:
5 x 4.5" (mopar/ford pass car) wheel bolt pattern
Leaf spring perches (not trailing arms)
Approx 59.5" axle flange to flange and ~55" bp to bp
I think they came in the late 80's early 90's Cherokee (smaller/boxier) and Commanche sports that had the 4.0 High output in them...
Last edited by Streetwize; 05/09/09 11:23 AM.
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