The Ruffstuff 9" Axle Housing!

Gravel Maker · 07-09-2009, 09:55 PM

This is it! The Ford 9" Axle Housing. This axle housing is a touch different than you are used to seeing from housing fabricators, this housing is not quite round! To put it simply, if it was round it would be weaker. The housing has 14 different facets to the basic diamond shape resulting from 36 individual bends! The end result is an axle housing that is the smallest shape possible and strongest shape too, AND there are no abrupt edges to hang up on passing rocks.

We make the Ford 9" Axle Housings to have 1/8" clearance of the ring gear because Ford made all ratio R&P's exactly 9" in diamerer. 3.08 ratios are 9" & 7.20's are still 9". Another beneficial thing to keep in mind when deciding on which axles you want to use is the NASCAR influence. NASCAR has been driving down the price of 9" axle parts for 50 years!

They are available in 1 length (68") and you can cut them if you need shorter. They will come in 1 tube diameter and thickness but you can try and convince me that 3 1/2" x 3/8" wall DOM isn't strong enough. The Body of the housing is 1/4" A50 plate and the faceplate is 3/8 for better stud retention. They are internally reinforced with 6 seperate reinforcements that all tie together to make it way strong. You will also have the option of front or rear and left or right drop. We stock these so you won't have to wait either!

And they aren't that heavy either!

Most of our welders don't dress this way but when Loren wanted to wear the leather apron how could I say no?

Actually, for a hot 19 year old model I think she really liked the housing

These are $480 picked up or $550 delivered in the lower 48. I think we can hold this price for a few months if steel dosen't do what it did last summer....We are just finishing up the truss options and I will add them later. The Toyota 8" is having a minor change done and then it will also be done! We will also make these for the Super 14 as Portal Tek makes them available.....

Gravel Maker · 07-09-2009, 10:17 PM

We are making great progress on the FF hubs and spindles. They should be ready in 2-3 weeks. The Spindles are 4140 both HT & Cryo'ed and large enough for 40 spline axles, you can still run any spline count you want but why make them for less? The hubs and drive slugs are also nearly done and use the strongest bearing we could find but somehow it isn't really very expensive....This combo should take a big chunk off what the big guys are charging and I would run them head to head with theirs any day of the week!

finder_87 · 07-09-2009, 11:01 PM

Subscribed. I might have to come take a look at these. The housings are ready to go?

maxyedor · 07-10-2009, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravel Maker

We are making great progress on the FF hubs and spindles. They should be ready in 2-3 weeks.

That's what I like to hear! Can't wait for my play-money account to fill back up, it's a little low at the moment

toykilla5150 · 07-10-2009, 01:11 AM

So you said Toyota 8"..... Im listening. Whats the deal on those bad boys? Do we need to supply the balls? Widths?

Thanks Andrew

Gravel Maker · 07-10-2009, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toykilla5150

So you said Toyota 8"..... Im listening. Whats the deal on those bad boys? Do we need to supply the balls? Widths?

Thanks Andrew

If you want to stick with the birfields you would have to add the balls. We are looking for a company that can make them for a reasonable price.

rockreeper · 07-10-2009, 08:48 PM

Are you going to be selling them with d60 c's installed anytime in the near future?

Gravel Maker · 07-10-2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockreeper

Are you going to be selling them with d60 c's installed anytime in the near future?

But we could deliver them to a couple of great local axle builders for free to complete them. I use Trevor or Beau at WFO Concepts or Sean at River City Differential....We are about 10 miles from either in the new location....

finder_87 · 07-10-2009, 11:12 PM

Where is the new location? Is it cool to come by and check out the housings? Are you guys going to be at the rock race at praire tomorrow?

Gravel Maker · 07-10-2009, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finder_87

Where is the new location? Is it cool to come by and check out the housings? Are you guys going to be at the rock race at praire tomorrow?

Give me a call and I will give you directions...

But no races for us tommorrow

Still winding up the move, the main shop is empty but now we have 6 rigs to move and all the bulk storage that was in the second building, its going to be a long weekend....

troyman · 07-10-2009, 11:38 PM

Definitely subscribed, I need a new housing and something to stick my 35 spline strange housing into! Will the full float option be available for 5 on 5.5?

matts88yj · 07-11-2009, 07:51 AM

Dan, I hope I can get a hold of you for a few minutes today! If not I understand with still moving into the new shop and all. Both the housing and the model are

I can't wait to see what options you have in store for the housings! Keep up the great work!

Gravel Maker · 07-11-2009, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troyman

Definitely subscribed, I need a new housing and something to stick my 35 spline strange housing into! Will the full float option be available for 5 on 5.5?

Yes, the 5 on 5.5", and the Toyota 6 & the 8 lug fullsize patterns.

Quote:

Originally Posted by matts88yj

Dan, I hope I can get a hold of you for a few minutes today! If not I understand with still moving into the new shop and all. Both the housing and the model are

I can't wait to see what options you have in store for the housings! Keep up the great work!

I will be here answering the phone and directing the move as much as I can til late afternoon so call away!

Gravel Maker · 07-12-2009, 11:39 AM

By the move!

Now we have the rest of the day to pick up the pieces and put it all back together....

AlxJ64 · 07-12-2009, 12:06 PM

The housing looks great Dan! I remember talking to you on the phone about this about 2 years ago. I'm gonna drop a link to this on our local board.

brewchief · 07-12-2009, 05:37 PM

Will the full floater version have the snouts already on or will it be up to the builder? Will shipping be cheaper if I buy a front and rear at the same time? Approx cost on floater hubs?

Gravel Maker · 07-12-2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlxJ64

The housing looks great Dan! I remember talking to you on the phone about this about 2 years ago. I'm gonna drop a link to this on our local board.

Thanks, how does it look to you? Like I described 2 years ago?

Quote:

Originally Posted by brewchief

Will the full floater version have the snouts already on or will it be up to the builder? Will shipping be cheaper if I buy a front and rear at the same time? Approx cost on floater hubs?

Depending on the length you wanted we could add them for you for a reasonable fee (Not robbery). It would likely be much cheaper to ship without them.

We are shooting for $650-800 for the Hubs, Spindles, & Bearing combos and they are 47 spline capable! However, they won't be ready for a few weeks.

VB CJ 5.7 · 07-12-2009, 06:37 PM

What housing?

Gravel Maker · 07-12-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VB CJ 5.7

What housing?

the housing this add is all about?

Gravel Maker · 07-13-2009, 10:10 PM

Because its the one you want!

moveaside · 07-14-2009, 05:16 AM

Now that is badass sir you caught me at a perfect time the 44 is whooped and I have a 9" third member I want to use. Any plans on a toy front axle housing maybe even a fj60???

Gravel Maker · 07-14-2009, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moveaside

Now that is badass sir you caught me at a perfect time the 44 is whooped and I have a 9" third member I want to use. Any plans on a toy front axle housing maybe even a fj60???

The FJ60 is the second in line....The Toyota 8" possibly as soon as this Friday!

dmsFab · 07-14-2009, 02:10 PM

If only there were more chics like this in the world!

Nice housing by the way......no, not the model!

Mawnov · 07-14-2009, 02:34 PM

Will a toy-elocker be a option when you finish the toy 8"?

moveaside · 07-14-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mawnov

Will a toy-elocker be a option when you finish the toy 8"?

Those maybe too hard to find to make money selling axles for them but Dan can answer that better than me.

07-09-2009, 09:55 PM	#1
Gravel Maker Quick with a laser! Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51387 Location: Loomis, CA Posts: 4,989	The Ruffstuff 9" Axle Housing! This is it! The Ford 9" Axle Housing. This axle housing is a touch different than you are used to seeing from housing fabricators, this housing is not quite round! To put it simply, if it was round it would be weaker. The housing has 14 different facets to the basic diamond shape resulting from 36 individual bends! The end result is an axle housing that is the smallest shape possible and strongest shape too, AND there are no abrupt edges to hang up on passing rocks. We make the Ford 9" Axle Housings to have 1/8" clearance of the ring gear because Ford made all ratio R&P's exactly 9" in diamerer. 3.08 ratios are 9" & 7.20's are still 9". Another beneficial thing to keep in mind when deciding on which axles you want to use is the NASCAR influence. NASCAR has been driving down the price of 9" axle parts for 50 years! They are available in 1 length (68") and you can cut them if you need shorter. They will come in 1 tube diameter and thickness but you can try and convince me that 3 1/2" x 3/8" wall DOM isn't strong enough. The Body of the housing is 1/4" A50 plate and the faceplate is 3/8 for better stud retention. They are internally reinforced with 6 seperate reinforcements that all tie together to make it way strong. You will also have the option of front or rear and left or right drop. We stock these so you won't have to wait either! And they aren't that heavy either! Most of our welders don't dress this way but when Loren wanted to wear the leather apron how could I say no? Actually, for a hot 19 year old model I think she really liked the housing These are $480 picked up or $550 delivered in the lower 48. I think we can hold this price for a few months if steel dosen't do what it did last summer....We are just finishing up the truss options and I will add them later. The Toyota 8" is having a minor change done and then it will also be done! We will also make these for the Super 14 as Portal Tek makes them available..... __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com Products that are better than "Good Enough" Sales 916.509.2242 Tech/Sales 916.600.1945 Check out our NEW Axle Housings!

07-09-2009, 10:17 PM	#2
Gravel Maker Quick with a laser! Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51387 Location: Loomis, CA Posts: 4,989	By the way.... We are making great progress on the FF hubs and spindles. They should be ready in 2-3 weeks. The Spindles are 4140 both HT & Cryo'ed and large enough for 40 spline axles, you can still run any spline count you want but why make them for less? The hubs and drive slugs are also nearly done and use the strongest bearing we could find but somehow it isn't really very expensive....This combo should take a big chunk off what the big guys are charging and I would run them head to head with theirs any day of the week! __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com Products that are better than "Good Enough" Sales 916.509.2242 Tech/Sales 916.600.1945 Check out our NEW Axle Housings!

07-09-2009, 11:01 PM	#3
finder_87 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4682 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 600	Subscribed. I might have to come take a look at these. The housings are ready to go? __________________ Um...what?

07-10-2009, 01:11 AM	#5
toykilla5150 Smashurai! Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 65463 Location: Sacramento,CA Posts: 662	So you said Toyota 8"..... Im listening. Whats the deal on those bad boys? Do we need to supply the balls? Widths? Thanks Andrew __________________ Dave Halabuk RIP Hope your gettin it up there in heaven! Needs gears or lockers installed? Want to gear ur t-case or do a doubler? give me a call (916)417-7417 myspace

07-10-2009, 11:12 PM	#9
finder_87 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4682 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 600	Where is the new location? Is it cool to come by and check out the housings? Are you guys going to be at the rock race at praire tomorrow? __________________ Um...what?

07-10-2009, 08:48 PM	#7
rockreeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 32958 Location: boise idaho Posts: 110	Are you going to be selling them with d60 c's installed anytime in the near future?

07-10-2009, 11:38 PM	#11
troyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8277 Location: Hidin' under your bed in CA Posts: 1,224	Definitely subscribed, I need a new housing and something to stick my 35 spline strange housing into! Will the full float option be available for 5 on 5.5? __________________ Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the hell is the ceiling.

07-11-2009, 07:51 AM	#12
matts88yj YJ Junkie Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 62615 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 765	Dan, I hope I can get a hold of you for a few minutes today! If not I understand with still moving into the new shop and all. Both the housing and the model are I can't wait to see what options you have in store for the housings! Keep up the great work! __________________ Matt Anger Management Motorsports #474 Spotter / Co-Driver

07-12-2009, 11:39 AM	#14
Gravel Maker Quick with a laser! Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51387 Location: Loomis, CA Posts: 4,989	The shop has been pretty much destroyed.... By the move! Now we have the rest of the day to pick up the pieces and put it all back together.... __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com Products that are better than "Good Enough" Sales 916.509.2242 Tech/Sales 916.600.1945 Check out our NEW Axle Housings!

07-12-2009, 12:06 PM	#15
AlxJ64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Member # 130031 Location: Chesapeake Va. Posts: 127	The housing looks great Dan! I remember talking to you on the phone about this about 2 years ago. I'm gonna drop a link to this on our local board. __________________ '97 TJ - HPD44 & HO72, 5.14s Locked F/R, 38" Creepy Crawlers, SM465/NP231D-HD

07-12-2009, 05:37 PM	#16
brewchief Granite Guru Join Date: Apr 2006 Member # 71185 Location: Michigan Posts: 962	Will the full floater version have the snouts already on or will it be up to the builder? Will shipping be cheaper if I buy a front and rear at the same time? Approx cost on floater hubs? __________________ The mind is like a parachute...it only works when it's open. Hammers rally #318 Tellico rally #602

07-12-2009, 06:37 PM	#18
VB CJ 5.7 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 111759 Location: Right Coast Posts: 102	What housing? __________________ 79 CJ5... revived and promptly sold... 91 YJ with some shit bolted on...

07-13-2009, 10:10 PM	#20
Gravel Maker Quick with a laser! Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51387 Location: Loomis, CA Posts: 4,989	Got to see this one! Because its the one you want! __________________ Dan Fredrickson www.ruffstuffspecialties.com Products that are better than "Good Enough" Sales 916.509.2242 Tech/Sales 916.600.1945 Check out our NEW Axle Housings!

07-14-2009, 05:16 AM	#21
moveaside Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11983 Location: Cordelia, CA Posts: 2,696	Now that is badass sir you caught me at a perfect time the 44 is whooped and I have a 9" third member I want to use. Any plans on a toy front axle housing maybe even a fj60??? __________________ I'll kick the shit out of you if I find you throwing trash out on the trail! My crappy build [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=587635[/url]

07-14-2009, 02:10 PM	#23
dmsFab Rock God Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101054 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,126	If only there were more chics like this in the world! Nice housing by the way......no, not the model! Last edited by dmsFab; 07-14-2009 at 02:11 PM.

07-14-2009, 02:34 PM	#24
Mawnov Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Member # 48072 Posts: 175	Will a toy-elocker be a option when you finish the toy 8"? __________________ 85 4Runner with some stuff.

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