1967Bronco
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I have the stock 9" rear end from my 1967 bronco. What are the issues with swapping in a newer 9" big bearing from the 70's? Any major mods needed?
What i have is a 9" big bearing rear end with 4:11's and a dana 44 with matching 4:11's. The big bearing is drum to drum and they both currently are in a 72 bronco. Currently i have the stock 1967 dana 30 and 9" rear end and was looking to swap out these two for the ones that are in the 72. I am just curious if its a simple bolt up or will i need some mods done to make it work?
the basic question i have is.......can i take any rear from any 66-77 bronco whether its a big bearing or not and will it be a bolt on or mod fit
What i have is a 9" big bearing rear end with 4:11's and a dana 44 with matching 4:11's. The big bearing is drum to drum and they both currently are in a 72 bronco. Currently i have the stock 1967 dana 30 and 9" rear end and was looking to swap out these two for the ones that are in the 72. I am just curious if its a simple bolt up or will i need some mods done to make it work?
So if putting a 1977 rear 9" into a 1966,one would have to change a shock mount to match. Seeing as there is welding involved, what would be the best course of action: changing the axle mount or the frame mount (to match later years) ???
I was just curious as to the advantages, if any, of one style vs he other. If ride is the same, I'll just do the axle mount.
... and it will be getting a tru-trac. Completely street driven machine.