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B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body #1001617 05/28/11 10:05 PM 05/28/11 10:05 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal MuuMuu101 OP I got lucky at Woodward!
MuuMuu101 OP I got lucky at Woodward! Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal	So, since an A-body 8 3/4 rear end is near impossible to find at a good price and condition, what would need to be done to fit a B-Body 8 3/4 under there besides moving the spring perches? If I were to shorten the housing and axle length, approximately how much does it usually cost? I have heard people leave it the stock length and fit wheels that have about a 7" backspace to it. I guess that could allow you to fit wide wheels and tires in there. Approximately what kind of backspacing would you need with a stock suspension or with a Hotchkis TVS sort of thing? It's hard to find wheels that have a 7" backspace in the back and a 4-4.5" backspace in the front. Thank you for your replies

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: MuuMuu101] #1001618 05/28/11 10:15 PM 05/28/11 10:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest M MoparforLife Too Many Posts
MoparforLife Too Many Posts M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest	Move the perches in and use deep back spacing on the wheels. _ I used 5 inch with mine and ran 29.5 X 10.5 15 slicks. Nice thing about running with a B housing and axle is that they will be 4.5 bolt pattern.

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: MoparforLife] #1001619 05/28/11 10:21 PM 05/28/11 10:21 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal MuuMuu101 OP I got lucky at Woodward!
MuuMuu101 OP I got lucky at Woodward! Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal	Approximately how wide of wheels do you think you can fit under there with a 5" backspacing? Thank you for your reply

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: MuuMuu101] #1001620 05/28/11 10:31 PM 05/28/11 10:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest M MoparforLife Too Many Posts
MoparforLife Too Many Posts M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest	Mine were 10's in this pic. but actually 8's with 4 inch BS tucked in a little better with a slightly narrower tire.

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: MoparforLife] #1001621 05/28/11 11:05 PM 05/28/11 11:05 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,674 San Jose,CA migsBIG YouTube is my go-to news source
migsBIG YouTube is my go-to news source Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,674 San Jose,CA	If you can find a 1965-67 b-body rearend, that would be best. Those years, the rearend is 3/4 inch narrow on each side. [IMG]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p265/migsbig/Hippo_skull_dark-1.jpg[/IMG]

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: migsBIG] #1001622 05/28/11 11:20 PM 05/28/11 11:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT DoctorDiff master
DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT	A-body 8 3/4" rearends with 5 x 4 1/2" conversion axles are 1 5/8" narrower than '65-'70 B-body rears (total width). '65-'67 B-body rearends are 3/4" narrower than '68-'70 B-body rears (total width). Contact info

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: DoctorDiff] #1001623 05/28/11 11:34 PM 05/28/11 11:34 PM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal MuuMuu101 OP I got lucky at Woodward!
MuuMuu101 OP I got lucky at Woodward! Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal	Thanks guys, 3/4" isn't too bad I should be able to work with that Thanks again!

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: DoctorDiff] #1001624 05/28/11 11:35 PM 05/28/11 11:35 PM
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bp27 member B Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 184 Vernon Ct.	I Have 15 X 8 with 5-1/2 back spacing on a 67 b body dana 60 6655852-duster007.2.jpg (680 downloads)

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: DoctorDiff] #1001625 05/28/11 11:56 PM 05/28/11 11:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,699 Newport, Mi Evil Spirit master
Evil Spirit master Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,699 Newport, Mi	Quote: A-body 8 3/4" rearends with 5 x 4 1/2" conversion axles are 1 5/8" narrower than '65-'70 B-body rears (total width). '65-'67 B-body rearends are 3/4" narrower than '68-'70 B-body rears (total width). That doesn't make sense... If there are 2 different width b body axles (65-67) and (68-70) - how can it be a flat 1 5/8" difference for 65-70 b body axles that you list? There should be 2 figures - (65-67)7/8" and (68-70)1 5/8" narrower or (65-67)1 5/8" and (68-70)2 3/8" narrower, holding the 3/4" difference between the b body model years. Free advice and worth every penny... Factory trained Slinky rewinder.........

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: Evil Spirit] #1001626 05/29/11 12:26 AM 05/29/11 12:26 AM
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DoctorDiff master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,016 Polson, MT	That was a typo. A-body 8 3/4" rearends with 5 x 4 1/2" conversion axles are 1 5/8" narrower than '65-'67 B-body rears (total width). '65-'67 B-body rearends are 3/4" narrower than '68-'70 B-body rears (total width). Contact info

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: DoctorDiff] #1001627 05/29/11 12:31 AM 05/29/11 12:31 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,674 San Jose,CA migsBIG YouTube is my go-to news source
migsBIG YouTube is my go-to news source Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,674 San Jose,CA	Quote: That was a typo. A-body 8 3/4" rearends with 5 x 4 1/2" conversion axles are 1 5/8" narrower than '65-'67 B-body rears (total width). '65-'67 B-body rearends are 3/4" narrower than '68-'70 B-body rears (total width). that is correct. Hey, it the weekend. Even cass needs a day to relax his brain abit. [IMG]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p265/migsbig/Hippo_skull_dark-1.jpg[/IMG]

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: migsBIG] #1001628 05/29/11 01:56 AM 05/29/11 01:56 AM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 18,493 Granite Bay CA Kern Dog Striving for excellence
Kern Dog Striving for excellence Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 18,493 Granite Bay CA	I think MuuMuu has a Dart that he is trying to fit this axle into. The wheel arches are lower than the Duster/Demon/Dart Sport cars. I have a 67 Dart with a '68 Coronet 8 3/4 axle. I used 15x8 widened rally wheels with 5 7/8 backspace. I was able to fit in a 255 60 tire without rubbing. THAT tire really filled up the wheelwell!

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: Kern Dog] #1001629 05/29/11 02:08 AM 05/29/11 02:08 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal MuuMuu101 OP I got lucky at Woodward!
MuuMuu101 OP I got lucky at Woodward! Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 12,375 SoCal	Quote: I think MuuMuu has a Dart that he is trying to fit this axle into. The wheel arches are lower than the Duster/Demon/Dart Sport cars. I have a 67 Dart with a '68 Coronet 8 3/4 axle. I used 15x8 widened rally wheels with 5 7/8 backspace. I was able to fit in a 255 60 tire without rubbing. THAT tire really filled up the wheelwell! Thanks Frakenduster. You're right! I am just trying to learn more and plan my car out before I buy or do anything with it.

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: MuuMuu101] #1001630 05/29/11 11:08 AM 05/29/11 11:08 AM
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,216 Under My Car Mopar_Country pro stock
Mopar_Country pro stock Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,216 Under My Car	Here's some reading. http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/techa...swap/index.html

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: MuuMuu101] #1001631 05/29/11 11:17 AM 05/29/11 11:17 AM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 18,493 Granite Bay CA Kern Dog Striving for excellence
Kern Dog Striving for excellence Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 18,493 Granite Bay CA	Heck yeah, dude! I plan out all sorts of car stuff before I turn a wrench. I often even make notes and keep them with me during the build!

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: Kern Dog] #1001632 05/29/11 11:28 AM 05/29/11 11:28 AM
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Kiddart pro stock K Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,557 Michigan	I run a B-rear in my A-Bodie and there is no worries. I played with the off set and its awesome. alot cheaper. the problem I had was I could only get dutchman axles at the time so I went with them, most cost effective. I think now randy's sells a set of universal that can be cut to length if you want. my next move will be a Moser modular. wanna buy a complete b-body set up?? Thank you Kiddart

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: Kiddart] #1001633 05/29/11 11:38 AM 05/29/11 11:38 AM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida M mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks!
mopar346 Let me tell ya about fat chicks! M Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 11,836 Florida	Patiences Muumuu, get your cash ready and keep shopping for an A-body rear, they are out there and can be found at a deal if you are patience and ready when it surfaces. Then you don't have to worry about any fitment or clearance issues, except the normal A-body restrictions anyway. Careful, your character's showing!

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: MuuMuu101] #1001634 05/29/11 11:58 AM 05/29/11 11:58 AM
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dustergirl340 Chicken Little Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 22,873 Chicken coop	We got one out of a '73 Satellite for my Duster and had Moser shorten it. Cost around $250 but that was back in 2002. C-bodies are a good source for 8 3/4's. People want stupid prices for original A-body ones, I've seen 'em for $500 just for the housing.

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: dustergirl340] #1001635 05/29/11 01:43 PM 05/29/11 01:43 PM
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Mopar_Country pro stock Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,216 Under My Car	Quote: We got one out of a '73 Satellite for my Duster and had Moser shorten it. Cost around $250 but that was back in 2002. C-bodies are a good source for 8 3/4's. People want stupid prices for original A-body ones, I've seen 'em for $500 just for the housing. Yup, I found an A body complete on CL in the Detroit area for 1200.00. Needless to say I put a B body rear in built with suregrip and 3.55's for under 600.00 for everything. All I did was move the perches in and bolt it up. Works great.

Re: B body 8 3/4 Rear End in an A-Body [Re: Kern Dog] #1001636 05/29/11 04:50 PM 05/29/11 04:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,674 San Jose,CA migsBIG YouTube is my go-to news source
migsBIG YouTube is my go-to news source Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,674 San Jose,CA	Quote: Heck yeah, dude! I plan out all sorts of car stuff before I turn a wrench. I often even make notes and keep them with me during the build! That's the smartest thing you can do. You will be suprised how many people will just go and buy parts without researching or bringing notes. Hey, show up to the mopar alley show early and well see if we can score you something on the cheap. [IMG]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p265/migsbig/Hippo_skull_dark-1.jpg[/IMG]

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