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toddz69
02-09-2008, 04:08 PM
Had a question today from a friend on whether a 9" front end (like those offered by BC Broncos) would be Class 3 legal in an EB? Rulebook says "Front differential must be a production automotive type but axle tubes may be replaced". 9" is a production automotive type...

Just curious what others' opinions might be.

Todd Z.
stothew
02-09-2008, 06:24 PM
I dont have a racer yet...but if i did i wouldnt have a problem competing against someone who ran a front 9" or any solid front axle in anything that needed a solid front axle. i say bring it on. in fact i think one of the early broncos entered in the last 1000 had one in the front?

scott
toddz69
02-09-2008, 06:27 PM
I dont have a racer yet...but if i did i wouldnt have a problem competing against someone who ran a front 9" or any solid front axle in anything that needed a solid front axle. i say bring it on. in fact i think one of the early broncos entered in the last 1000 had one in the front?

scott

I'm trying to remember if Chuck or Scott has one in their truck?

Todd Z.
Blanco
02-09-2008, 08:46 PM
I'm not a tech official, But I'd say YES.


Front & rear suspension must be of the same basic design & concept as originally produced & installed on the chassis to which it mounted. This wll be determined by manufacturer of chassis & the year the chassis was manufactured.
gunit
02-10-2008, 12:53 AM
It would be legal for any solid axle set up.
chuck
02-10-2008, 06:23 AM
I am running a 9" in the front. From what I got out of the rule book it is legal.
RelentlessPursuitRacing
02-10-2008, 07:23 AM
Yes.....You could even put it in a late model TTB front end as well....as long as you just use the "center section" and make it work with the TTB set up.

You just can't put in a complete solid axle front end in place of a TTB front end truck.....or a TTB front end in a solid axle front end truck.
toddz69
02-10-2008, 07:33 AM
Thanks for everyone's thoughts - you confirmed what my hunch was.

Todd Z.
rusty@rustysoffroad
02-10-2008, 11:35 AM
Yea it's legal , just got my front & rear. Pictures are on www.rustysmotorsports.com
last ones in the scroll, should have some more up soon
Blanco
02-10-2008, 02:05 PM
Yes.....You could even put it in a late model TTB front end as well....

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Grimm
02-11-2008, 03:33 AM
Rusty, are those Curries?
rusty@rustysoffroad
02-11-2008, 04:55 AM
Yes they are Currie, I'm very happy with them so far, The Currie's have built stuff for us in the past and I have always been very happy.
wiley-moeracing
02-11-2008, 06:05 AM
Hey Rusty fellow jeep guy, why did you choose a late swb wrangler instead of the unlimited? gonna run jeepspeed? what are the plans for motor/trans? you know us jeep guys got to stay together to hold back the onslaught of the fords!!! HA..HA.. Thanks Tim