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will this 9 inch fit?

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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 04:43 PM
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well i found a 9 inch from a 1974 lincoln continental and its 63 to 64 inches form outside drum to outside drum and i didn't know if this would work. Anyone know?
Old Aug 30, 2010 | 06:28 PM
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http://www.carnut.com/specs/rear.html
Old Aug 30, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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I knew it needed to be 59.25 but i didnt know if that was flange to flange and the guy who has this 9 inch measured it from drum to drum
Old Aug 30, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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I doubt it because the continental is a big wide car.
Old Aug 31, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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Might work with late model mustang wheels due to the offset diff, but the spring mount pads might be off.
Old Aug 31, 2010 | 10:46 AM
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The lincoln is a coil spring rear car. There are no leaf spring pads.
Old Aug 31, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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They can be welded on, but probably not worth the effort.
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