9-Inch Nailed: Adding a New Differential and Brakes

8 With the axle still supported by the floor jack, Danny and Matt slipthe new spring shackle hardware into position.

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.

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.

11 We can't wait to see this peeking out at us from behind a super-coolwheel.

12 We went for the front brakes too. No use in doing the job halfway.

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.