# AMC model 20 vs. Ford 9" **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 16, 2006, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/amc-model-20-vs-ford-9/185622 "2006-10-16T04:09:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Toast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Toast)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2006, 4:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/amc-model-20-vs-ford-9/185622/1 "2006-10-16T04:09:14Z")
Just wondering if any AMC/Jeep guys have input on this especially before I start throwing money around. The Ford 9 would definately be the stronger choice but dropping $2500 for a Currie set-up may be overkill for what I want to do. I plan on running 12’s with my Javelin once it’s finished and I was thinking of using the factory model 20 with the Moser “one-piece” axles. Does anyone know anything about them, what they can handle, etc. Thanks for the input:beer: ---
**Author:** ![bgblockelcamino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bgblockelcamino/32/5997_2.png) [@bgblockelcamino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bgblockelcamino)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2006, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/amc-model-20-vs-ford-9/185622/2 "2006-10-16T09:37:29Z")
i think you can do better than 2500 for currie setup. you can prob find a 9 inch out of an old mustang that would bolt right in, aside from maybe welding spring perches. another place to talk to in continental competition in uniontown. they build differentials there ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2006, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/amc-model-20-vs-ford-9/185622/3 "2006-10-16T09:39:58Z")
[quote=“bgblockelcamino,post:25,topic:25056"”] i think you can do better than 2500 for currie setup. you can prob find a 9 inch out of an old mustang that would bolt right in, aside from maybe welding spring perches. another place to talk to in continental competition in uniontown. they build differentials there [/quote] ---
**Author:** ![beat90tsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/43a26b/32.png) [@beat90tsi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/beat90tsi)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2006, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/amc-model-20-vs-ford-9/185622/4 "2006-10-16T10:36:16Z")
From what I’ve read, the 20s are pretty darn strong after the 1-piece mod. ---
**Author:** ![Toast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Toast)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2006, 3:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/amc-model-20-vs-ford-9/185622/5 "2006-10-17T03:56:27Z")
Thanks for the input guys. Right now I’m gonna try the Moser axles for $229. I’ve also heard the Model 20 is fairly stout with the Moser axles but only from the Jeep crowd. Guess I’m gonna find out if they can handle some drag racing:x: ---
**Author:** ![Rammer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d07c76/32.png) [@Rammer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rammer)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2006, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/amc-model-20-vs-ford-9/185622/6 "2006-10-17T15:16:52Z")
The AMC 20 axle is a stout unit. It gets it’s bad rep from the 2 piece axles. ---
**Author:** ![Toast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Toast)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2006, 3:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/amc-model-20-vs-ford-9/185622/7 "2006-10-18T03:57:56Z")
Moser FTW :bigthumb: