Fab 9 Porn

[gnxtc2]

First want to give Otto of Otto's Performance a big thanks for hooking me up with the Moser stuff. If anyone needs axles, housings or anything else, contact him for the best prices.

This is what UPS dropped off. All Moser stuff....Fab 9 for the G-body, aluminum thru-bolt center section, spool, 40 spline gun drilled/star flanged axles. The axle ends are Big Ford-old style. Moser does powdercoating but the axle was ordered bare because I need to weld the brackets for HR bar and tabs for the brake lines. The housing is going to be powdercoated after the welding is done.

Here are some weights
- Housing............ 65.2 lbs
- Center section... 60.6 lbs
- Axle................. 16.4 lbs
- Axle................. 17.6 lbs
Total.................. 159.8 lbs

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

 

[qwksht]

I am running the same exact rear,got it from chris alstons,was a direct bolt in,actually fits nicer than the stock rear did,very happy with everything,i installed coilovers instead of the spring perches though...you will be very happy with this set-up...pretty much bulletproof!!!

 

[ttypewe4jim]

What gear set did you go with billy?

 

[TurboBuRick]

Man, that's freakin beautiful. I got to have one.

How much?

 

[gnxtc2]

What gear set did you go with billy?

Just a little bit higher than stock

Man, that's freakin beautiful. I got to have one.

How much?

Call Otto's Performance.

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

 

[gnxtc2]

Oh yea, I ripped out the bushings and replacing them with Paul's (HR Part's and Stuff) updated bushings. Had to remove them anyway for the powdercoating.

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

 

[JOHNDEEREGN]

That thing looks like it is built hell for stout

 

[jevans]

Moser M9...

Nice Set-Up...I'm sure you'll be pleased with the rearend...

40 Spline, Gun Drilled and Star Flanged...Your my Hero, Way to go BIG...

John

 

[Bent6]

Hmmmm......looks familiar.:biggrin: Adding some bling to the bottom side huh BillyT?

Same exact setup I have in my "street car" only I used a diff with 35spline axles. You'll be very happy with that setup - I know I am. Moser makes some good stuff.

 

[GNBRETT]

That's some eye candy Billy. Definately needs to be powdercoated to look right. I emailed you that link to the place in Connecticut.

 

[Pittsburghkid]

That's some eye candy Billy. Definately needs to be powdercoated to look right.

IMO I think it would look even better the same color as the car if the car isn't black, but if it is then yes black powdercoat.

 

[Michael McCoy]

Thanks for your help Billy.

 

[lazaris]

Billy what rear were you using before the new one? If it was a stock 8.5 measure the upper rear control arm mounting points to the axel centerline on both. Looking at the pictures it appears the new rear locations are higher. Which will change your IC amongst other things...

 

[baadgn]

Billy what rear were you using before the new one? If it was a stock 8.5 measure the upper rear control arm mounting points to the axel centerline on both. Looking at the pictures it appears the new rear locations are higher. Which will change your IC amongst other things...

Does appear that way, another issue I have seen with other housings is the brackets are often not welded square to the face.Talk about chasing your tail

 

[turbobuick]

Looks good, except for those skyjacker upper control arm mounts. If you lower the car you are going to end up with to much bar angle on the top. Here is a pic of the new mounts from TRZ on my rear housing for the new car I am building:

Here is the UCA:

 

[gnxtc2]

Billy what rear were you using before the new one? If it was a stock 8.5 measure the upper rear control arm mounting points to the axel centerline on both. Looking at the pictures it appears the new rear locations are higher. Which will change your IC amongst other things...

I was using a Moser 12 bolt.

See I heard different things about the upper ears. If they are higher, the car will not wheelie as bad. If they are lower, then the car is more prone to wheelieing.

Hopefully I can compensate with adjusting the lowers.

How do I measure mounting points to axle center line?

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

 

[gnxtc2]

Of course, TRZ had to come out with theirs after I bought mine

With the TRZ set up, with the heim joints, the car should not be street driven.

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

 

[turbobuick]

I was using a Moser 12 bolt.

See I heard different things about the upper ears. If they are higher, the car will not wheelie as bad. If they are lower, then the car is more prone to wheelieing.

Hopefully I can compensate with adjusting the lowers.

How do I measure mounting points to axle center line?

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

TRZ does not make the housing it is probably a moser housing in the pics. They just install the ears and make the UCA and LCA's. Give Mike a call.

 

[Dusty Bradford]

Of course, TRZ had to come out with theirs after I bought mine

With the TRZ set up, with the heim joints, the car should not be street driven.

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

TRZ had this rear available a year ago. It's just now going public:biggrin: We have found the same thing Chris L is saying. If your ride height is near stock, the moser upper mount location is fine. If the ride height is low, the high mount location can cause issues. I wouldn't worry about it until you run the car. It may work just fine. No need to change anything until you see how your car reacts.

 

[lazaris]

I was using a Moser 12 bolt.

See I heard different things about the upper ears. If they are higher, the car will not wheelie as bad. If they are lower, then the car is more prone to wheelieing.

Hopefully I can compensate with adjusting the lowers.

How do I measure mounting points to axle center line?

Billy T.
gnxtc2@aol.com

Billy,

Just measure from the center hole in the upper mounts to the center of your axel tubes. If I remember correctly mine were 7 or 7.5" and the stock height was 5". Before I made my upper mounts adjustable I was hitting the tire way too hard with the uppers that high. As Dusty said you may want to try what you have first. As your car may like it but I suspect at your power level it might be too much anti squat. The thing is if the rear is not in the car yet it might be a good time make them adjustable so the flexibility is there for the future.