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9-Inch Nailed: Adding a New Differential and Brakes



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8 With the axle still supported by the floor jack, Danny and Matt slipthe new spring shackle hardware into position.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/127_0402_axle_9_s.jpg
9 Since the original '65-'66 axle-tubes neck down to a smaller size atthe spring perch, new u-bolts and plates are installed to match up withthe larger tube size of the Currie axle. Make sure you order shockmounts from Currie, or get a set of post '67 mounting plates if you areinstalling this setup in your Mustang.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/127_0402_axle_10_s.jpg
10 (next two photos) The axle is buttoned up and ready to go. The Eaton Detroit springswere custom-ordered to lower the car 2 inches at the rear; this negatesthe need for lowering blocks and makes the undercarriage look cleaner.
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11 We can't wait to see this peeking out at us from behind a super-coolwheel.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/127_0402_axle_13_s.jpg
12 We went for the front brakes too. No use in doing the job halfway.
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13 Last month, we built the front end. This month, we thought we'd giveyou a look at the finished product in paint. The color is '94 FordMustang Dark Purple.
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