Ford 9 inch center section worn out

[Cruisin428]

Ring and pinion 200.
Bearings and seals 150.
Posi 300.
Upgraded case 300.
Shop to put it together 200.
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Speedway looks good!

[TX-Excalibur]

Originally Posted by Cruisin428

Ring and pinion 200.
Bearings and seals 150.
Posi 300.
Upgraded case 300.
Shop to put it together 200.
.............
Speedway looks good!

When I estimated the cost to do it myself your prices were pretty much in line with mine with only the labor quote of $500 being the difference. I went ahead and ordered the Speedway unit and it arrived Wednesday. I spent yesterday removing the old unit and plan to install the replacement unit today. I will be looking to sell the old unit for $300.

[Bulldog]

Gary, if you need any help let me know .

[TX-Excalibur]

Originally Posted by Bulldog

Gary, if you need any help let me know .

Thanks Charles, I have ordered a transmission jack to support the weight of the assembly until I am able to get it into position. When it arrives I will give you a call and see if you are available. The nodular case is a lot heavier than the standard case that came out.

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by TX-Excalibur

Thanks Charles, I have ordered a transmission jack to support the weight of the assembly until I am able to get it into position. When it arrives I will give you a call and see if you are available. The nodular case is a lot heavier than the standard case that came out.

Speedway lists the nodular case assembly as the same weight as a regular case. Regardless - 78.55 pounds is a bit of work and no fun when you're laying on your back and trying to get it into position. Ask me how I know. LOL

I see that unit comes with a Richmond Powertrax Grip Pro differential, which they refer to as 'limited slip'. I'm sure you're already aware, but this is a helical gear torque-sensing differential, and the same unit I've been running for about 4 years. FWIW I think it's really good, and a great choice for a Cobra. BTW, I'm running Redline Synthetic SHOCKPROOF® gear oil in mine as there are no clutch packs to worry about.

[TX-Excalibur]

Originally Posted by cycleguy55

Speedway lists the nodular case assembly as the same weight as a regular case. Regardless - 78.55 pounds is a bit of work and no fun when you're laying on your back and trying to get it into position. Ask me how I know. LOL

I see that unit comes with a Richmond Powertrax Grip Pro differential, which they refer to as 'limited slip'. I'm sure you're already aware, but this is a helical gear torque-sensing differential, and the same unit I've been running for about 4 years. FWIW I think it's really good, and a great choice for a Cobra. BTW, I'm running Redline Synthetic SHOCKPROOF® gear oil in mine as there are no clutch packs to worry about.

Thanks cycleguy55, the 78.55 lbs weight made me curious as I noticed a definite difference between the two assemblies. So I weighed them both to satisfy my curiosity and found that the rebuilt assembly with the nodular case weighed about 7 lbs more than the old assembly. It may not seem like much but when you are trying to lift that baby into position using only your arm strength, for me it was noticeably heavier.

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by TX-Excalibur

Thanks cycleguy55, the 78.55 lbs weight made me curious as I noticed a definite difference between the two assemblies. So I weighed them both to satisfy my curiosity and found that the rebuilt assembly with the nodular case weighed about 7 lbs more than the old assembly. It may not seem like much but when you are trying to lift that baby into position using only your arm strength, for me it was noticeably heavier.

What, a vendor's listings and specifications aren't 100% accurate? I'm shocked.

I've installed a 9" center section a couple of times using nothing but arm strength, and neither installation was a lot of fun.