Need help with ford 9" conversion
#13
Yes, I most certainly have heard of Dutchman. They've been around a lond time. Gotta be at least 25+ yrs.
EDIT:They've been around for 40. That doesn't happen by accident. In the automotive world, esp. on products like a rear, if you're not good, you're gone. A good rep is everything.
I think of then, just like I would of Moser. In fact, yrs. ago, I thought I might be using their axles instead. While I'm not in the position to build a rear for that car, I wouldn't worry if I had to use Dutchman. If doin a full custom rear, Currie or Moser is who I thought we see my $. But shipping from Currie (in CA) all the way across the country, as is Dutchman, costs a bit. Dutchman is in Portland, or while Moser is in Portland, IN - a whole lot close. Strange is also kinda closer. SO bottom line, it comes down to who u feel builds the best product. One day, I'll be able to afford to that rear for that car.
EDIT:They've been around for 40. That doesn't happen by accident. In the automotive world, esp. on products like a rear, if you're not good, you're gone. A good rep is everything.
I think of then, just like I would of Moser. In fact, yrs. ago, I thought I might be using their axles instead. While I'm not in the position to build a rear for that car, I wouldn't worry if I had to use Dutchman. If doin a full custom rear, Currie or Moser is who I thought we see my $. But shipping from Currie (in CA) all the way across the country, as is Dutchman, costs a bit. Dutchman is in Portland, or while Moser is in Portland, IN - a whole lot close. Strange is also kinda closer. SO bottom line, it comes down to who u feel builds the best product. One day, I'll be able to afford to that rear for that car.
Last edited by fastnblu; Sep 12, 2010 at 09:05 PM.
#15
Far as I know. I never used their products personally, but I know that they advertised in the car mags, or at least they used to. I saw that name when I was a teen reading the rags. I wouldn't be worried to use them. Do some research & their price is probably comparable to Moser, maybe better. IDK how their pricing is, since I haven't needed to look into this. I do know that yrs. ago when I priced out a Currie rear like I wanted it was at least $2500, but $3000 or more setup like I really wanted. It's kinda always been a dream of mine to have Currie rear under my Camaro. Moser's price is pretty competitive (vs. Currie) for a Camaro w/. torque arm, & I know they (Moser) offer a drop-in unit for my app. It's not that I've given up on a Currie, I've just expanded my options, not that I may've just changed my plans. We'll see when time comes; who offers what I feel is best.
You should also do what u feel is best. Internet is helpful, but it's your money & decision in the end. Does that help?
You should also do what u feel is best. Internet is helpful, but it's your money & decision in the end. Does that help?
Last edited by fastnblu; Sep 12, 2010 at 09:22 PM.
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I got the rear whole rear just need the axles. Got Nissan hard body I was putting a LS in that I will be driving now, parking mine and going to tear into it. Got a list of things to do.
Putting in a sprayed 370, 4L80E, roll cage, 9" rear, four link, fuel cell and a bagged setup for the four link. It is going to be a while before it is running again so time really isn't a issue just hate the part of trying to get a person to understand what I want. Worse when you have to do it over the phone or email.
Putting in a sprayed 370, 4L80E, roll cage, 9" rear, four link, fuel cell and a bagged setup for the four link. It is going to be a while before it is running again so time really isn't a issue just hate the part of trying to get a person to understand what I want. Worse when you have to do it over the phone or email.
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Yeah I talked to Matt at Moser. He said they do them a lot. A set new and custom drilled is only $250 so not bad for two axles. They also ship in 2 days from time of order. So looks like I will be going with Moser.


