SDIF

I have a sheet metal 9in for a 3rd gen and have a source to produce more. Would anyone be interested in buying one and if so at what price. We may make more to sell if there is interest. We could produce bare to complete and any stage in between. With Strange parts.

Sonix

iTrader: (1)

Could you explain why one would want a sheet metal rear end, vs a cast one?
I just think "sheet metal", and I think "weak like circus lemonade".....

I understand lighter, but I figured they'd crumple up like crazy.

I don't think i'm in a position to buy one, but I figured i'd start a dialogue here

SDIF

It is sheet steel, with axle tubes fully welded to housing. Not a stamped piece like OEM.

Its a stronger piece than OEM housing

see link to similar offering. The one that I have if fully braced and is made for 3rd gen. The link is not my piece, but will give you the idea.

http://cgi.ebay.com/FORD-DIFF-HOUSIN...QQcmdZViewItem

Tony89GTA

iTrader: (7)

Considering most 3rd gen guys are pretty cheap don't think you would sell many unless you can offer a better product or a better price then what Moser is asking for there housing/axle package.

A real pic of your axle might help to.

Shagwell

He is offering a better product. The fabricated or "star wars" housings are much stronger than the factory design units, be it made aftermarket or factory. They also hold more fluid w/o raising the level, therefore run cooler.
- The only thing I can see against it is that most people who would need that type of a high-end part are past the point of needing bolt-in.

Sonix - he's talking 9", thus there is no such thing as a cast housing.

xpndbl3

iTrader: (5)

pics and prices? can you come anywhere close to the $1000 that moser gets for bare housing and axles package?

MrDude_1

make it an inch and a half wider, and go sell a bunch on one of the 4thgen forums.... try LS1tech first.

SDIF

I will try to take pics over the weekend and see about pricing options. I dont own a digital camera.

I will try to borrow one.

AlkyIROC

I'd love a sheetmetal housing but I just finished fabricating a narrowed diff for my back half project. Early style non tapered housing with 3" tubes. 40" wide (45" to the axle flanges). 4-link brackets installed for 26" wide frame rails. Back brace and shock mounts designed for a back brace. Big bearing axle ends. Even with the added 4-link braces across the bottom, the empty housing doesn't weigh very much.

I'm still waiting for the axles to arrive before I can call it finished. The center section and brakes/backing plates will come off the 9" that's currently under the car. I have an aluminum spool to install in it now. I'd love to get an aluminum center section some day.

xpndbl3

iTrader: (5)

stephen, i'll take one as well, when should I trailer the car up for you to do mine as well. I'll bring the beer, you bring the knowledge.

Tony89GTA

iTrader: (7)

The therory behind it sounds great but until you can see a finished product, you know the welding , spring perches, lower control/torque arm mounting, housing ends you really can't say it's a better at this point.

Sonix

iTrader: (1)

ah, you got me there... Well then how do they make a conventional 9" housing? Is it stamped? I think it's still cast isn't it? Cast steel just not iron...

Yea, I just have a hard time seeing how sheet metal (thin, weak) can be as strong as 1/4" thick steel... I guess "sheet metal" is a loose term, with it being 1/8" thick "sheet" or something.

MrDude_1

a conventional housing is stamped steel welded together.

a fabricated housing can be built stronger.... or weaker, depending on whos making it...

89_ho_rs

I think plate steel is a better term.

AlkyIROC

Here's a thread on someone who built one. It's designed for a 4-link system but it shows what's involved to put one together.

http://drr.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/t...2/m/6071082472

89_ho_rs

that was cool. I would love to do that but lack of knowledge and faith in the rear when I was done would hold me back from trying it. also that whole procrastinating thing i have.