amc m20 9inch ends

You can also use 8.8 tube ends, so depending on your source for ends and bearings, your not limited to just 9"

I am running 2001 Explorer bearings in my 9" as the axles are slightly smaller diameter at the bearing, though the bearings are large torino type. Donno if AMC axles are the same diameter to use 8.8 Explorer bearings, as it may be an option if not willing to obtain aftermarket axles based on torino bearing.

I had 9" truck axles and bearings, but I wanted to keep the axles as light as stock, so I went with Explorer axes, as they fit 9" carriers, just be careful not to get the 28 spline axles, as they are some what common.

PROSTOCKTOM wrote: 304-dude wrote: You can also use 8.8 tube ends, so depending on your source for ends and bearings, your not limited to just 9" I am running 2001 Explorer bearings in my 9" as the axles are slightly smaller diameter at the bearing, though the bearings are large torino type. Donno if AMC axles are the same diameter to use 8.8 Explorer bearings, as it may be an option if not willing to obtain aftermarket axles based on torino bearing. I had 9" truck axles and bearings, but I wanted to keep the axles as light as stock, so I went with Explorer axes, as they fit 9" carriers, just be careful not to get the 28 spline axles, as they are some what common. 8.8" tube ends are for C-clip use, so you do not want to use those. You will want to use a 9" end. There are several different versions, so you first need to see what what backing plates you intend to use. Tom

So, retainers won't work? I went with what was done for 8.8 axle swaps to 9" rears, and used the sealed bearings with U shaped retainers at the backing plate flange. I don't see why it won't work that way on 8.8 tube ends, as the bearing and retaining ring are press on the axle like non C-clip axles.

Turned out nice!! Photos are great. Real good job "mini tubbing" the wheel wells.