Another differential question -

[RedBarchetta]

Originally Posted by RonNichols

Superformance has been using a differential bracket that raises the diff 1/2" higher. This raises the CV away from the lower control arm.

Works like a charm, too. I had my stocker re-drilled (careful measuring and a good drill press) and this is a very worthwhile mod to older cars.

I hear you, Durt. For how I presently use my car today (100% street driving), a solid axle would hook a whole lot better and be less of a hassle. I'd have to think that considerable reworking of the rear frame members would be in order though. Not impossible, just need someone that is really good with a plasma cutter and a TIG welder. 496FE (forum member) runs a solid axle on his 700HP+ B&B and that car hooks and tracks straight (having sat in the passenger seat, I can attest to this).

What exactly happens when a half-shaft lets go (steering wise)? 100% drive to one side and that's what causes the squirreliness? It (the half shaft) is not a weight bearing member and I always thought that the a-arms, forward links and shock absorber beared the weight of the car and kept the alignment true, with or without the half-shafts in play? I can see where a catastrophic half-shaft failure can bend/tear-up these load-bearing suspension components. Please educate me.

Thanks,

-Dean #747

[D-CEL]

Durt,

Ya know I havent been over to Wicked, but i need to. My shop isnt to far from them. I could use a couple of turbos on my RS4.
So you said the wheel was flopping around. Were/ are the upper and lower arms still attached to the rear upright?

[eschaider]

Durt,

I have been looking at the Ford 9" also. The best housing solution I have found is one from Mark Williams. It is quite robust and easily adapted to an IRS application. An added benefit is the housing is designed to provide a centered pinion.

Checking out the flanged sides it is not a very big jump to see how you would mount this beauty and judging from the size and number of fasteners it would take a nuclear explosion to break it free. The housing is only 16" wide from mounting flange to mounting flange. Pretty cool!

The pumpkin is std 9" hot rod Ford so you can build it as strong as you want. The half shafts will end up being custom but there are a number of firms MW included that can fab these up as strong as you want.

Click here to see the Hsg => http://www.markwilliams.com/detail.aspx?ID=1202

Oh by the way the MSRP is only $934!!

Ed