i have a 72 maverick and need to know what the pinion offset is so i can have a 9in. built for it. is it the same as a 65 mustang? i was given a 65 9in. housing.
If someone gave you a K-code rear end housing it is worth $1000...are you sure it's a '65 housing? All Ford 9" have the same pinon off-set 2.5"
Here is a pic of the K-code housing I have in my Falcon. Notice the taperer axle tubes and drain plug.
Why not sell/trade the housing to a mustang guy and go with a large bearing housing? Might make a dollar or 2 for more parts I Googled around on the pinion off set and found out it's closer to 15/16" to the right. Might wanna look around some more and not take my word on the off set.
Why don't you just put the thing in the Maverick as is? It is only slightly wider than a Maverick housing. Direct bolt in. Or sell it for a grand, then buy a 57-59 housing (same width, big bearing) for 200 bux, and pocket the 800... After bolting the 57-59 housing in your Mav as it is a direct bolt in too.
i run a 65 9" in my mav. its a currie houisng built for a 65 mustang not a rare k code one. with weld draglites 15x8 with a 4.5 off set with a 275/60-15 tire i had to roll the fender lips and push them out about a inch. when i had those wheels on the mav 8" diff the tires would rub on the inside of the wheel well. i sugest run that diff as is or sell it for the big bucks if you can find a buyer and if you can find a 50s 9" if you can. i wouldnt sell it untill you get a replacement diff.
