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I recently install a ford 9 inch rear into my 1991 Camaro which I though was posi. Upon burnout inspection I see it is not. I know the third member it a posi unit so I am under the impression that the clutches are gone. My question is, can I rebuild the unit myself? I see a clutch rebuild kit on ebay for the 9 inch but I'm not sure how to tell if it's what I need. Let me know what type of info is needed to see what can be done.
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I recently install a ford 9 inch rear into my 1991 Camaro which I though was posi. Upon burnout inspection I see it is not. I know the third member it a posi unit so I am under the impression that the clutches are gone. My question is, can I rebuild the unit myself? I see a clutch rebuild kit on ebay for the 9 inch but I'm not sure how to tell if it's what I need. Let me know what type of info is needed to see what can be done.
There is nothing easier to rebuilt than a ford 9". All you need is wrenches and some grease.
So there will be no pinion angle, crush bearing, gear wear pattern to setup if I rebuild the posi clutches?
Pinion angle? no.
Backlash is adjustable. Pinion depth is easy. You'll basicaly have it apart once or twice, three times tops until you get a good pattern. and it's all done on a work bench. then you pop the pumpkin back in the housing.
Sounds good. So I assume the ebay clutch kit should be what I need or were there different types of limited slip used in these rears?
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Oh, one more thing. If all I am doing is replacing the clutches, will anything really need to be reset? I haven't got into it yet so I realize these questions may answer themselves but I appreciate the advice.
Last edited by DNSTA; 09-18-2007 at 12:14 PM.
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