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Originally Posted by cycleguy55
I agree. Replace the housing and the axle that was impacted. Ford 9" rear axles are still widely available and affordable, unless you choose to go with an after-market unit.
I would find it an extremely low probability that your Trac-Loc, centre section and other axle were damaged, so they should be usable. Get the replacement housing and impact-side axle narrowed to match your current axle width and re-assemble.
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That is the course I shall pursue...there is a hot-rod shop about 30 miles from where I live now that I will approach regarding the project (although I would rather have the work done by a reputable shop in the Hoiston area, where the car is located and where I own a home in which I could stay while the work is being done). There is more to the job, though...the rear suspension is parallel 4-bar with coilovers, and the car has 4-wheel disc brakes, so there will be lots of brackets to fab and locate on the replacement housing.
...and before "someone" decides I need yet another lecture, I have already stated that I expect it to be expensive, so I am resolved to bearing the full financial burden...and thus endeth my rant!!
Dugly