9" rear tube diameter
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48prerunner
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9" rear tube diameter
Anybody know what the diameter of the 9" rear tube? is it 3" or 3.25? I want to buy u bolts and spring perches.
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Re: 9" rear tube diameter
i dont think it is as blarge as 3 inch. its probably a 2 1/2 at the most. i have original u bolts and plates if you want them.
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Re: 9" rear tube diameter
unless it is a 64-65 mustang the diameter is 3 inches
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sargentrs
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Re: 9" rear tube diameter
Just bought new u-bolts for mine. My original's were 1/2" x 3-1/4" x 7".
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
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Re: 9" rear tube diameter
sargentrs wrote:Just bought new u-bolts for mine. My original's were 1/2" x 3-1/4" x 7".
Thats what I thought most 9" rears are 3" except for trucks, rancheros, and torinos . I know ballistic fab makes new perches or maybe I can just grind out a set of 3 " or I'll just be careful when I cut the old ones off.
