Product Condition Grades
Below is a general description of what the criteria is for our product condition grades. These are generalizations that are intended to give you an idea of the condition of the product at a quick glance. Because different parts degrade at different rates, there are variances in what the letters represent, please see the products description for details about the condition of any particular product.
A = Excellent / Above Average
B = Average / Some flaws / Good to Excellent Driver Quality
C = Obvious flaws / Poor to Average Driver Quality
D, E, F = Worse, Worser, Worsest
NOTE! When we ship a rear end, we will remove the third member and ship it in a separate box. Some assembly will be required.
Housing overall width - 54-1/4 inches flange to flange. Spring perches are 43 inches apart on center.
Overall width measured from faces of axles, not the tips. All 1967-70 have the same overall width of 59-1/2 inches.
Rear axle assembly - Housing, Axles, brake backing plates, and third member. 1967 late 9 inch rear end housings without fill plug in the steel housing as seen from the back of the car. As removed from West Coast Cougar organ donor car. We recommend a bearing and seal inspection prior to use. For safety sake, brake components should never be reused. Standard ring and pinion ratio, non-locking only.
*Tip - If you are looking to strengthen your 1967-68 Cougar or Mustang with a 9 inch rear end, consider buying our used assembly from a 1969 or 1970. Everything bolts in the and looks nearly the same.
*Note - Brake drums, brake lines, and wheel cylinders, not included.
Bolt pattern is 5 x 4.5