Currie 9-inch Housing and Axle Packages for 1955 thru 1957 Chevy Tri-5 (150, 210, Bel Air, and Delray) B-body vehicles are built to match the vehicle's stock axle width, pinion offset, suspension mounting locations, and wheel bolt pattern - for a straightforward, hassle-free installation
Housing and Axle Packages require a 9-inch third-member assembly and a compatible brake package to complete the rear end. Requires assembly of components before installation
Included Standard Features
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Currie Centurion Housing - Classic notchback looks in a new, high-strength, American-made housing that features 3-inch diameter axle tubes and CNC-machined face flange for a flat leak-free seal - all joined together with strong, attractive welds |
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Drain Plug - This simple option makes changing the oil so much easier - no more removing the brakes, axles, and the third member for a simple oil change |
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Spring Pads - Heavy-duty 1/4-inch thick spring pad mounts are installed in the OEM locations for bolt-in compatibility with the stock leaf spring suspension |
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Billet Housing Ends - Currie billet late model Ford Torino large bearing housing ends are CNC machined for accuracy and feature provisions for internal or external axle oil seals |
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Alloy Axles - Currie Performance 31-spline 1541H alloy axles with tapered axle bearings feature the vehicle-correct bolt pattern and wheel studs |
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Bearing Retainers - Heavy-duty retainers assure positive bearing retention and full seal engagement for a long, trouble-free, and leak-free service life |
NOTES:
1955-1957 Nomad - Built to order, due to the location of the gas tank, the pinion must be centered on the axle for clearance
Third Member - Currie housing and axle packages require a standard Ford 9-inch third member set up for 31-spline axles
Brake Lines - Hard brake lines are not included with Housing and Axle Packages. However, Currie offers universal hard brake line kits designed to fit a wide variety of applications
Aftermarket Brakes - Currie housing and axle packages are compatible with a wide range of aftermarket brake packages designed for Ford late-model big-bearing (Torino) housing ends with a 2.5-inch brake space (axle offset) and a 2.80-inch center register for the drum or rotor
Wheel Studs - Currie crate rear ends use standardized-shank Currie Enterprises wheel studs that allow the following wheel studs to be interchangeable in the axles without drilling: 12mm, 7/16, 1/2, and 1/2 x 3-inch competition
