I know a weird question but I have my Bronco under a carport with the drivers side up against a wall. I have either busted the ring and pinion or broke an axle. I want to make sure Im far enough from the wall (but not to far the other way) so I can pull the axle out without hitting the wall. What I have read they are about 27 inches. Its a stock 9 inch rear end....Thanks for any help.