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It is stronger because the link bars will be mounted as far outboard as possible, moving the 'lever' further away from the small tubing. This is in a sub 3000 pound buggy with a stock 22RE. Even at a single 3" .250 wall housing it was overkill.
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Re: Re: Hybrid 970
Stronger and cheaper this way considering the Spider 9 housing is only 3 inch .250 wall tubing and this rear diff has .500 wall. I chose not to machine the spindles free from the old tubing for these reasons. I'll take strength over bling any day.
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Re: Re: Hybrid 970
On the fan. I got the saw used and without it. I know it probably should have one but with all the other dangerous stuff in the shop it seems trivial.
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Re: Re: Hybrid 970
Yes, still using a stock Ford 9 inch carrier with big bearings. My goal was getting a good "strength to weight ratio". Not necessarily making a light diff.
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Re: Re: Hybrid 970
I am looking for a set of scales as we speak. I really want some race car scales rated for 750 per scale x 4 scales. Like the round track guys use. I'll post weight as soon as possible.
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Re: Re: Hybrid 970
I liked the SRW 14 Bolt spindles and hubs better but chose the Dana 70 for the replacement axle shaft availability. No custom shafts were one of my goals. I want to be able to get stock parts in an emergency if it brakes.
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Spider 9 housing cut to the proper length and Dana 70 axle tube bored for a press fit and cut for plug welds. Ready for welding
Welded
Welded
Some assembly required.
The last pic is a sneak peak of what is to come.
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Spider 9 bare housing.
Dana 70 spindles.
Dana 70 hubs.
Dana 70 35 spline axles.
Got a deal on the 70 and a SRW 14 Bolt.
Disassembly of the 70
Cutting the housing.
Axle tube cut and ready to bore to a press fit over the Spider 9 housing.
Boring complete
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