The aluminum center sections show up from time to time, but they are getting harder to find. Personally, I prefer the cast iron because they seem to hold up better. That is "if" they are set up correctly and a back brace is used to keep the axle tubes aligned. People have been using the cast units for years, from stock SBM & BBM cars, to race cars and that includes using them in altereds and dragsters.
Reduce unsprung weight, improve handling.if you're not making big power, or racing it and it's just running street tires and you're a dedicated cheapskate (like me) i have to ask the question: why the desire for a alum center?
Reduce unsprung weight, improve handling.
i'd think there were cheaper and easier ways to shed 10ish lbs of unsprung weight...Reduce unsprung weight, improve handling.
Those things were pricey when they were newIf you're like me, you'll only find one when you can't afford it.
I’ve heard as well,but not in a mopar muscle car. A hot rod maybe. Then again why not just find a furd 9 inch.Maybe it's heresy, but consider a Phord 8.8"......
Then, might as well get a mustang lolI’ve heard as well,but not in a mopar muscle car. A hot rod maybe. Then again why not just find a furd 9 inch.
Hey, how's it going for you in Florida?Maybe it's heresy, but consider a Phord 8.8"......
lots of folks are running 8.8's in a-bodies. they're cheap and plentiful, parts are easy, minor surgery to make fit and you get disc brakes. a lot of them came stock with LSD's and factory gears up to 4.10I’ve heard as well,but not in a mopar muscle car. A hot rod maybe. Then again why not just find a furd 9 inch.
Not me, I dont care how convenient or cheap they are. Matter of fact I have one out of a ranger with 3:73, but not in any of my mopars. This ain’t Cuba yet.lots of folks are running 8.8's in a-bodies. they're cheap and plentiful, parts are easy, minor surgery to make fit and you get disc brakes. a lot of them came stock with LSD's and factory gears up to 4.10
That unsprung weight is literally at the roll center of the car so the effect on handling is negligible. If that's really the concern get some aluminum 17-18" wheels and 35-40 series tires, way more bang for the buck in reducing unsprung weight in a useful way. Also it'll be a massive improvement in handling and steering feel and response over 15" steel wheels with fat mushy 60-series street cruising radials. I know because I've run both setups lol.
I feel for the common Chinese man. They produce some good product at the discretion of American manufacturers.I'll hold out for a Mopar center until Cass gets his line going. Either way, **** China.
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Ouch!!!!Here is an alloy one in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The ad's been up for a very long time, likely due to the asking price.
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I agree. I have nothing against a Ford Trac loc but the Mopar Sure grip is a tougher unit IMO.Not me, I dont care how convenient or cheap they are. Matter of fact I have one out of a ranger with 3:73, but not in any of my mopars. This ain’t Cuba yet.
My local junkyard sells 9 1/4 truck axles for $350.