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61. I'm ordering a Ford 9" rear end, what is the difference between a nodular iron and an aluminum center section?
    Ford 9" Center Section Types: Nodular iron center sections are standard on the Ford 9" rear ends that we sell. They are heat treated and stress relieved before any CNC machining is performed. They come standard with an aluminum pinion support and a 1350 pinion yoke. Moser Thru-Bolt aluminum cen ...
62. I'm ordering a rear end for a 1982-2002 F-Body Camaro Firebird, do I need the sway bar installation kit?
    If you are ordering a Moser Engineering rear end for your 1982-2002 F-Body Camaro and Firebird we ask if you want a sway bar installation kit. The sway bar installation kit provides all of the hardware required to mount a rear sway bar on to the new moser rear end. The factory hardware is too s ...
63. I'm ordering a rear end, do I need the control arm relocation brackets? What are they?
    Rear lower control arm relocation brackets re-position your instant center by lowering your rear lower control arm angle for increased traction and anti-squat. These are a must for lowered vehicles to correct your suspension geometry. Lowering your vehicle alters the control arm angle putting t ...
64. I'm ordering a rear end, do I need the conversion u-joint?
    All Moser and Strange Engineering rear ends come with a 1350 pinion yoke that requires a 1350 u-joint for connection to the driveshaft. If you have a 1978 or later GM vehicle (G-Body, F-Body, S-10, etc.) your factory rear end has a 3R style u-joint. The option box on rear ends for these vehicle ...
65. I'm ordering a rear end, do I need to specify no c-clips or use a c-clip eliminator?
    We do not sell any rear ends with c-clip axles. All of the rear ends we sell are set up with no c-clips.
66. I'm ordering a rear end, does it come with the housing bushings for the rear upper control arms installed?
    If you are ordering a Moser Engineering rear end there is no need for you to purchase the housing bushings for the rear upper control arm(s). When ordering a Moser Engineering rear end for a vehicle with rear upper control arms that have the bushings pressed in to the housing (ie. 1964-1972 GM ...
67. I'm ordering a rear end, how long does it take to ship out? How does it ship?
    If you are ordering a Moser Engineering rear end it will ship two (2) business days after your order is placed and/or your payment clears (4 business days if being powder coated). Strange Engineering rear ends generally take 3-4 weeks to ship. Ford 9" rear ends ship via regular UPS Ground. All ...
68. I'm ordering a rear end, is there any warranty on them?
    Moser Engineering rear ends have a 90 day warranty on parts and a 10 year warranty on their axles (warranty does not cover any labor). Strange Engineering rear ends have no warranty.
69. I'm ordering a rear end, what are the brake line, emergency brake cable and brake line clamp options?
    When ordering a rear end you must choose from various options. One of the options we need to know is what rear brakes you will be installing (article link) so that we can match the rear end's housing ends to the brakes you will be installing. The brake options available vary depending on the ve ...
70. I'm ordering a rear end, what is the back brace option?
    A back brace is welded on the length of the housing (on the rear side). The back brace adds rear end housing rigidity for high horse power applications.
71. I'm ordering a rear end, what is the difference between a bare and powder coated housing?
    Strange Engineering rear ends are only available bare. Moser Engineering rear ends are available bare or powder coated. See the website for a complete list of available colors. When choosing bare, that means the rear end comes in bare metal and you can paint it your color choice or leave it bar ...
72. I'm ordering a rear end, what is the difference between axle flanges? Standard, Star & Lightening Holes?
    Standard flanges are a solid axle flange. Flanges with lightening holes have holes drilled in the flanges to reduce weight. Star flanges have a star shape for maximum weight loss. For anything but an all out race car where a few pounds really count standard flanges are what you will want. Stan ...
73. I'm ordering a rear end, what is the difference between the different center section differential types?
    Rear End Center Section Differential Choices Explained Spool: Spools are used in drag race only vehicles. A spool permanently locks both axle shafts together so that both rear tires will always turn at the same speed. They are not designed or intended for street driven vehicles. A spool is ...
74. I'm ordering a rear end, will I need to get a new driveshaft?
    You do not need to shorten your driveshaft or get a new driveshaft for 12 bolt or Ford 9" rear ends with a standard pinion yoke. If keeping your stock driveshaft, you will need to use a conversion u-joint. Click here for more information. Exceptions: If you get a Strange Engineering 12 bolt r ...
75. I'm ordering a rear end, will the bolt pattern match my vehicle type?
    Yes, we get asked this question a lot. Some people think because they are getting a Ford 9" rear end as an example that it will have a Ford bolt pattern for the wheels. No matter what rear end you get, the bolt pattern will match the factory specifications for the year and type of vehicle you a ...
76. I'm ordering a Strange rear end, do I need the standard or chrome moly pinion yoke?
    When ordering a Strange Engineering rear end one option box asks you if you want a standard or a chrome moly pinion yoke. The standard pinion yoke on a Strange rear end is their S-Series pinion yoke that is designed for street/strip vehicles. The chrome moly pinion yoke will endure the most abu ...
77. I'm swapping an LSx in to my 1993-1997 GM F-Body car that was an LT1. Will your LSx tubular k-member for the 1998-2002 GM F-Body work and fit?
    Yes, our LSx tubular k-member will work in any 1993-2002 GM F-Body car. The k-member itself is the same for all 1993-2002 Camaro and Firebird cars, the only difference is the motor mounts on the k-member.
78. I'm trying to mount Moroso solid motor mounts for SBC/BBC with your 1982-1992 GM F-Body tubular k-member and am having fitment issues.
    For whatever reason many of our customers have experienced fitment problems with the Moroso solid motor mounts and our 1982-1992 GM F-Body tubular k-member. It seems the Moroso bolt pattern does not match the factory's motor mount bolt pattern like we use on our thirdgen SBC/BBC motor mount pad ...
79. If I do the tall spindle swap on my G-Body or S10 will it widen the track width?
    Yes, when doing the B-Body or F-Body tall spindle swap on your 1978-1987 G-Body car or 1982-2003 S-10 (2WD) truck it will widen the track approximately 3/8" per side (3/4" overall).
80. If I get your Thirdgen F-Body k-member with Pinto manual rack mounts can I keep my stock steering and run a rack later?
    The 1982-1992 GM F-Body tubular k-member with rack mounts comes equipped with Pinto manual rack mounts welded in place. It must be used with a Pinto manual rack as the rack mounts will interfere with stock style steering linkage. Also note that the front brace mounts are not an option on this k ...