A body 8-3/4 into an E-body
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Has anyone fit an A-body 8-3/4 into an E-body? I'm needing some more tire clearance, for the outside (fender) and the only options that will help me out are to narrow my rear end, or install an A-body rear end that I have. Additionally I intend to install a offset spring kit to gain the clearance and area needed for the A-body rear end. I've done some rough measuring and it seems it should work.
I posted some of this story about a month ago and have since been thinking about the A-body axle laying around in the back. My issue is the rear quarter on the passenger side. I've done the math, taken the pictures, scratched my head, drew out diagrams, now I lean on you, my Bretheran Mopar bros....A into E= Meats in the back? An
Any help, experience or recommedation will be appreciated. I've been delaying the inevitable since I installed these tires 13+yrs ago...they are worn out and I need more on the ground.
I also contacted Stockton Wheel and they will gladly make a new set of wheels for me with the needed 5" offset....That's another option.
Thanks!!
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Re: A body 8-3/4 into an E-body
[Re: 71STROKERFISH]
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04/20/16 04:18 AM
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Since A-Body 8-3/4 rear ends are small bolt pattern and are worth more $$$ (usually) it would make more sense to either buy wheels with more backspacing and move the springs in rather than trying to use the A-Body rear end.
Another choice would be use a B-Body rear end which is narrower than the E-Body and use the offset hanger too. The wheels wouldn't need as much backspacing then.
35 years ago I made my own offset front spring hangers and used the Mopar Perf rears to put a B-Body Dana under my 70 Challenger Conv. It had 15 x 10 wheels on the back and depending on what time period it had N-50/15s or 295/50r15 on it. The car also sat low, as in stock height or lower.
If I could ever figure out where I stored my old photo album I could post pics. I haven't been able to find it since I moved 5 years ago, it's gotta be in a box somewhere.
Kayse can't keep up at all now. lol
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Re: A body 8-3/4 into an E-body
[Re: skicker]
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What Barracuda and Skicker said: get a B body rear/Docs' relocation kit and A body 8&3/4's are worth their weight in gold these days, sell it complete/seperately & you'll (easily) have enough cash to take care of all of this changeover.
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Re: A body 8-3/4 into an E-body
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Dr diff 1" spring relocaters will let you bolt in a 68-70 b body rearend. Then you can run 10" wide wheels with 5.5" back spacing. Using this setup I have 325/50's under my 71 cuda. That is the set-up I have under my Cuda, too.
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Re: A body 8-3/4 into an E-body
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04/22/16 11:28 PM
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Dr diff 1" spring relocaters will let you bolt in a 68-70 b body rearend. Then you can run 10" wide wheels with 5.5" back spacing. Using this setup I have 325/50's under my 71 cuda. That is the set-up I have under my Cuda, too. Completely changes the car. Mine has drop springs on it too.
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Re: A body 8-3/4 into an E-body
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04/25/16 12:35 AM
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Wow, thanks for all the inputs gents! I will list the A-body housing real soon. I'm in OKC (okcmopars.com) if anyone is interested, I'll have it at our Mopar Show June 11th. Ck the website.
I plan to buy the 1" offset for sure, recenter some new perches, add a less than 45 year old set of leaf springs to it and run the 8" wheel for now, with the 4.5" offset and see how it looks. All i really wanted was a 275/60 ....but I guess I might try to find a 68-70 housing and stuff that 325 meat under it.....
Those are some great pics by the way....
Thanks once again for all the recommendations....time to bring the meats to the rear!!
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Re: A body 8-3/4 into an E-body
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04/25/16 12:41 AM
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If I could ever figure out where I stored my old photo album I could post pics. I haven't been able to find it since I moved 5 years ago, it's gotta be in a box somewhere.
This one?
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Re: A body 8-3/4 into an E-body
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If I could ever figure out where I stored my old photo album I could post pics. I haven't been able to find it since I moved 5 years ago, it's gotta be in a box somewhere.
This one? That's the one. The Street Machine Nationals in DuQuoin I believe. 426 Hemi with a 4 speed and a B-Body Dana.
Kayse can't keep up at all now. lol
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