Rear End Suggestions

[mrr1999]

Looking into replacing the rear in my 69 Camaro and I was looking for some suggestions to get the most bang for the buck...without going broke. Any input on the best rear to get? I am running a 454, automatic with around 450 HP. No racing, I just wanted better traction that the stock 10 bolt non-posi unit.

So far, everything is looking over $2K plus shipping. Hopefully, I can get that number down. Thanks.

[TheJDMan]

Moser sells new 9" rear ends for very reasonable prices. You can buy a Moser Circle Track 9" complete rear with floating hubs and axles in your choice of width for $879. Add a freshly rebuilt center section off ebay for $600 and you have a bullet proof rear end.

[GregWeld]

BTW -- The rear end won't get you better traction.... Traction is way more complicated than that...

I'm assuming you have a single wheel drive and are planning on going to some kind of posi-traction unit - thus your traction comment.

Ford 9" rear ends are readily available in huge price ranges -- brand new - or you can get one from a junk yard...

[mrr1999]

Would the Moser circle track rear you mentioned be ok for a street car?

Thanks for your comments, Greg. Its less about about traction and more about getting rid of the weakest link in the equation. My tired non-posi 10 bolt just sticks out since I'm replacing everything else.

I wanted to replace it, but not break the bank doing it.

[TheJDMan]

Would the Moser circle track rear you mentioned be ok for a street car?

Thanks for your comments, Greg. Its less about about traction and more about getting rid of the weakest link in the equation. My tired non-posi 10 bolt just sticks out since I'm replacing everything else.

I wanted to replace it, but not break the bank doing it.

Absolutly, in fact floating hubs have been used in racing applications for over 25 years so they are well proven. They are only just starting to catch on in street use but will work just fine. Many rear disk brake options so you will need to do some reasearch there.

[bulletpruf]

I wouldn't go with a full floater unless you're going to do some pretty serious racing. Check with Currie; good products, decent prices. Center section will cost you $1,500 new; I'd go with one off eBay, too.

Scott