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8 3/4 Question
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05/28/09 03:02 PM
05/28/09 03:02 PM
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Anonymous
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When did Mopar start putting them in their cars?
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Re: 8 3/4 Question
[Re: Mopar Ron]
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05/28/09 04:29 PM
05/28/09 04:29 PM
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From what I was able to tell when I was dealing with the rear in my 56, the "early" rear looks very similar to the 8¾ but is not as strong, has a different bolt pattern from pig to housing, and different axle flanges/bearings. After taking it apart, I can also tell you that it is much lighter duty.
That said, the E-body rear is near perfect width for the 56 Dodge/Plymouths, and I believe the 66-70 B-body rear is enough narrower that it'll allow for some extra tire. The perches would need to be moved inwards on either rear.
Hope that helps.
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Re: 8 3/4 Question
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05/28/09 05:06 PM
05/28/09 05:06 PM
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The '56 and earlier rear end with a dropout is the 8 1/4", not to be confused with the later 8 1/4" that fit into an 8 3/4" housing or the later yet 8 1/4" non-dropout. It dates back to 1937 or so.
The pre-'57 8 1/4" carrier has 11 bolts attaching it to the housing, the 8 3/4" has 10.
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