Visual Axle ID

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  1. fastback86

    fastback86 Loose cars and fast women

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    I found this site that does a good job of showing the differences in a 8" and 9" axle

    http://www.fordmuscle.com/blog/8-inch-or-9-inch/112192

    This is a 9, can't get the socket on the bolt:

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    This is an 8, can get the socket almost fully on:

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    I'm going to look at what's supposed to be a 9" from a '71 mustang today and I wanted to make sure I wasn't buying something I already had :)
     
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    That is the best indicator of the differences between the 2.
    Good pictures.
    clint
     
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