Steve you can go to craigslist.org and surf "autoparts---search--- 9' axle" In cities all over america.
Just yesterday I spent a couple of hours looking for a 99 Ranger front axle and hub.. I found it in a city in California.. It is presetly in a UPS carrier and on it's way here.
While searching for "front axle" Many 9's were included in my search as they were in an ad for a front axle also.
I do try to stay out of the RUST BUCKET cities but so far I have had good luck with craigslist and eBay.
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