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<blockquote data-quote="RedVenom48" data-source="post: 15898179" data-attributes="member: 166576"><p>I researched this heavily myself. Strange was the OEM for the Cobra Jet 9". Should be bolt in if you get the S197 housing direct from Strange. Brake mounting location, control arm location, housing width etc are all S197 specific. Installation, assuming you buy a 100% complete unit, should be an hours worth of work. They even have big Ford housing ends that are ABS compatible, assuming you get the reluctor rings on the axles. Totally hassle free drop in units are available.</p><p></p><p>I called DSS and asked if they would be able to take my current Aluminum DSS and modify it for use with the 9". Told me it was just easier to get a new shaft. I would have had to purchase the 9" and install it then give them the pinion flange to output flange distance. Didnt get as far as CV rear joint or the classic U joint discussion. I do not remember seeing a CV specific pinion flange, though someone may be able to make it for you. Regardless, it sounded like DSS was capable of making any driveshaft needed to fit any application.</p><p></p><p>Biggest choice will be differential or spool. They do make a version of their S-Track for the 9" with 35 spline axles. Ford also makes a Trac-Loc for the 9" so you have some choices for the diff. A spool diff carrier for dedicated strip days and a street carrier for all other duty makes the 9" a nice solution.</p><p></p><p>From everything I could gather, Strange was the hands down the way to go for an S197 9".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RedVenom48, post: 15898179, member: 166576"] I researched this heavily myself. Strange was the OEM for the Cobra Jet 9". Should be bolt in if you get the S197 housing direct from Strange. Brake mounting location, control arm location, housing width etc are all S197 specific. Installation, assuming you buy a 100% complete unit, should be an hours worth of work. They even have big Ford housing ends that are ABS compatible, assuming you get the reluctor rings on the axles. Totally hassle free drop in units are available. I called DSS and asked if they would be able to take my current Aluminum DSS and modify it for use with the 9". Told me it was just easier to get a new shaft. I would have had to purchase the 9" and install it then give them the pinion flange to output flange distance. Didnt get as far as CV rear joint or the classic U joint discussion. I do not remember seeing a CV specific pinion flange, though someone may be able to make it for you. Regardless, it sounded like DSS was capable of making any driveshaft needed to fit any application. Biggest choice will be differential or spool. They do make a version of their S-Track for the 9" with 35 spline axles. Ford also makes a Trac-Loc for the 9" so you have some choices for the diff. A spool diff carrier for dedicated strip days and a street carrier for all other duty makes the 9" a nice solution. From everything I could gather, Strange was the hands down the way to go for an S197 9". [/QUOTE]
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