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 Re: Mitsu 9" and Ford 9" Compatibility
[Re: LandRaider]
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07/16/09 10:52 PM
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99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
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Re: Mitsu 9" and Ford 9" Compatibility
[Re: LandRaider]
#953984
07/17/09 12:20 AM
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Joined: Jun 2009
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Just because the splines are the same doesn't mean the axles will fit. There's quite a bit to consider.
Axle diameter, Spline, length.
Bearings shouldn't matter because he's swapping the WHOLE ford 3rd member into the Mitsubishi housing.
Does the ford 3rd member put the center into the centerline of the axletubes?
Is the bolt pattern around the edge the same? Sealing surface around the edge?
Does it even fit in there at all? I'm only considering the differential carrier not the whole thrid member for my aplication. Both Ford and Mitsu with 31 spline should have the same dimetral pitch. I wish there was more 94+ monteros in the wreckers so I could try <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> Yes it is a pipe dream to find a cheap rear locker <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Mitsu 9" and Ford 9" Compatibility
[Re: desteurm]
#953985
07/17/09 12:29 AM
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Joined: Sep 2006
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Ford 31 spline, 33.5mm 1.32"
Mitsu 31 spline 35.5mm 1.40"
Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.
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Re: Mitsu 9" and Ford 9" Compatibility
[Re: OldColt]
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07/17/09 05:15 AM
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Another note, ford splines are machined and the mitsu ones are forged. I doubt they would mate together like they should, it would either be really tight or a little sloppy. It is an interesting swap and it would be cool for gearing options but the mitsu axles are much stronger and an improvement over the ford 9" wich they were designed after.
1999 Montero SAS'd on Kings and stuff
1998 Montero trying to get a V8 Swapped
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Re: Mitsu 9" and Ford 9" Compatibility
[Re: TOASTY]
#953987
07/17/09 08:29 PM
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Joined: Jun 2009
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Another note, ford splines are machined and the mitsu ones are forged. I doubt they would mate together like they should, it would either be really tight or a little sloppy. It is an interesting swap and it would be cool for gearing options but the mitsu axles are much stronger and an improvement over the ford 9" wich they were designed after. I guess the tooth thickness of each spline could be different. In general, automotive spline shape is the same across the board. By forged I think you mean rolled...it's hard to forge all around an axle shaft. Rolled splines are stronger no doubt.
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Re: Mitsu 9" and Ford 9" Compatibility
[Re: LandRaider]
#953988
08/16/09 02:59 AM
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Joined: Jan 2008
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Check out the thread on outerlimits, he posted up
--keRby
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