Thunderbird rear end

Huck · #1 (**permalink**) 08-14-2001, 07:29 AM

I've gotten to the point of needing to shorten the axles on my rear end by 1.5". Can any one tell me where I can get them shortened or what might be the best way? It's independent suspension off a thunderbird about 1985 or so.
Thanks Huck

pbrown · #2 (**permalink**) 08-14-2001, 08:32 AM

FFR offers shortened axles in the IRS kit. Perhaps you could contact them and order just those.

--Pat

wadesdad · #3 (**permalink**) 08-14-2001, 07:28 PM

I'd have to think you'd find someone local in the phonebook through a performance shop. If you are looking for a decent company and don't mind shipping, I can dig up the name of the company that did my 9" Ford rear. Let me know. I'll be happy to get the name.

Steve
"wadesdad"

Leroy · #4 (**permalink**) 08-14-2001, 08:22 PM

Check your yellow pages - in any fairly large city there is a drive-shaft service shop that can do it.
good Luck!
Lee

Huck · #5 (**permalink**) 08-15-2001, 07:03 PM

Thanks for the help. I guess I wasn't thinking and I called an old friend that has a drive shaft shop in Albuquerque, 60 miles away. He's going to help me shorten them. Thanks again for the help. Huck