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64 dodge polara #625541 02/27/10 02:01 AM 02/27/10 02:01 AM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 27 strum, WI D demonbeekeepr OP member
demonbeekeepr OP member D Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 27 strum, WI	looking for some advice got the old style 8 3/4 axles in my car looking to up date which is the best and cheapest route to go? Also want strength want to stay with the an 8 3/4 .

Re: 64 dodge polara [Re: demonbeekeepr] #625542 02/27/10 02:19 AM 02/27/10 02:19 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,107 Spring Valley ,Ca. moparsquid super stock
moparsquid super stock Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,107 Spring Valley ,Ca.	id go with 65-70 b-body rear.

Re: 64 dodge polara [Re: moparsquid] #625543 02/27/10 02:23 AM 02/27/10 02:23 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,825 Sk. Canada RemCharger master
RemCharger master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,825 Sk. Canada	And I believe the 66-67s are the shortest...

Re: 64 dodge polara [Re: demonbeekeepr] #625544 02/27/10 02:37 AM 02/27/10 02:37 AM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 27 strum, WI D demonbeekeepr OP member
demonbeekeepr OP member D Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 27 strum, WI	can i just replace the axles with the newer style has the cutter pin stlye in it now.

Re: 64 dodge polara [Re: demonbeekeepr] #625545 02/27/10 02:53 AM 02/27/10 02:53 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,825 Sk. Canada RemCharger master
RemCharger master Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,825 Sk. Canada	no, different lengths.

Re: 64 dodge polara [Re: RemCharger] #625546 02/27/10 08:09 AM 02/27/10 08:09 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,076 Niles , Ohio T therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah. T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,076 Niles , Ohio	Dr Diff i believe has a kit to run new style axles in them.Probally cheaper and easier to jut get a 65 to 70 B body rear.The 65 66 for sure are the narrowest.I believe 67 is also.Rocky Chrysler Firepower

Re: 64 dodge polara [Re: demonbeekeepr] #625547 02/28/10 12:16 AM 02/28/10 12:16 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,976 Chilliwack B.C. Canada R RUNCHARGER I Live Here
RUNCHARGER I Live Here R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,976 Chilliwack B.C. Canada	Talk to Dr. Diff. I think he has axles that you can cut to length. The bolt pattern on the axle flange is the same as the newer style bearing retainers. It seems to me you might have to grind a bit of the flange for the newer brake backing plates to slide over. Hardest part of the whole deal will be getting the old axles out. Sheldon

Re: 64 dodge polara [Re: RUNCHARGER] #625548 02/28/10 02:52 AM 02/28/10 02:52 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,314 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada dave571 master
dave571 master Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,314 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada	I went with a 66/67 B rear. It was the cheapest option for me anyway. I think I paid 150 for the housing and axles.

Re: 64 dodge polara [Re: dave571] #625549 02/28/10 08:57 AM 02/28/10 08:57 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,076 Niles , Ohio T therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
therocks oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah. T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,076 Niles , Ohio	One big problem is the taper set with shims.Newer axles set with the screw adjuster on the right axle.I know Dr Diff has a conversion.My 65 azle is under the kids 62 300.When we finally scrap the 66 Charger Ill save the rear from it also.Rocky Chrysler Firepower

Re: 64 dodge polara [Re: therocks] #625550 02/28/10 10:08 AM 02/28/10 10:08 AM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,565 tennessee P pushbutton pro stock
pushbutton pro stock P Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,565 tennessee	I've got one from a 66 Charger in my 64 Polara. A little wider than the orig. but bolted right in. Spring perches are in the right location. There are others that will work also,I just happened to have a friend with a Charger.

Re: 64 dodge polara [Re: pushbutton] #625551 02/28/10 02:42 PM 02/28/10 02:42 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,314 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada dave571 master
dave571 master Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,314 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada	It should have been narrower than the original. I know mine was. There are reference charts that show them being the same width, but when I measured my original, it was larger than chart said, and so was the one in my 64 parts car.

Re: 64 dodge polara [Re: dave571] #625552 02/28/10 02:48 PM 02/28/10 02:48 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,343 SE PA. Q QuickBpBp master
QuickBpBp master Q Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,343 SE PA.	I have a 68 Gtx rear under mine and it fits perfect.... 5835915-scan0003(Medium).jpg (18 downloads)

Re: 64 dodge polara [Re: QuickBpBp] #625553 02/28/10 07:35 PM 02/28/10 07:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	Got a 65 Ply rear in my 63 and it fit perfect. It seemed to be the same size as the stock rear that was in it. Ron

Re: 64 dodge polara [Re: 383man] #625554 02/28/10 07:43 PM 02/28/10 07:43 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Well, I have an 8 3/4 rear end from a 66 Charger under my 64 Polara. Reason? I already had a 66 Charger parts car, so it was free. I can't tell you if it is wider or narrower than the original, but, other than I think I had to change out one of the emergency brake cables, it bolted right in.

Re: 64 dodge polara [Re: dave571] #625555 03/02/10 02:51 AM 03/02/10 02:51 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,314 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada dave571 master
dave571 master Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,314 Carstairs, Alberta, Canada	Quote: It should have been narrower than the original. I know mine was. There are reference charts that show them being the same width, but when I measured my original, it was larger than chart said, and so was the one in my 64 parts car. Let me clarify, it wasn't much narrower. Like 3/4 inch or something. It was a straight bolt in. BUT definately narrower. First I tried to use the axles only, and there wasn't enough contact area on the splines, cause the axles were a little shorter. Then went with the housing. I'm sure we ALL agree that getting rid of the hassel of tapered axles, was a HUGE relief

Re: 64 dodge polara #625556 03/02/10 10:31 AM 03/02/10 10:31 AM
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,565 tennessee P pushbutton pro stock
pushbutton pro stock P Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,565 tennessee	I can't tell you if it is wider or narrower than the original, but, other than I think I had to change out one of the emergency brake cables, it bolted right in. Do you remember which cable you changed? My drivers side doesn't release like it should, thought I changed it,but maybe not.Do you remember what the cable you used came out of? Thanks.

Re: 64 dodge polara [Re: pushbutton] #625557 03/02/10 11:06 AM 03/02/10 11:06 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,856 MI, usa dvw master
dvw master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,856 MI, usa	I have done the 64 to later axle conversion. The problem is that the housing is not machined to accept inner axle seals. You must run the green style bearing which does not require the inner seal. These bearings don't require the end play adjusters either. All you need are the correct length axles and green bearings. It's not a big deal. Doug

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