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11-21-2017, 02:37 PM | #1 |
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Chrysler 8.75 for Aspen/Volare
Need some advice for installing an 8.75 in a 79 Aspen. Would a B body rear end be the closest fit for width? Currently has an 8.25. Thanks, Craig.
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11-21-2017, 02:41 PM | #2 |
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Re: Chrysler 8.75 for Aspen/Volare
What kind of power and which class are you setting up for? Early B Body is close but you still have to offset springs and/or move the pads. If you’re going with a lot of power and/or trans brake go directly to a Dana.
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Re: Chrysler 8.75 for Aspen/Volare
68 to 70 B body is the one you need.
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Re: Chrysler 8.75 for Aspen/Volare
I put an 8 3/4 from a 71 Charger in a 76 Volare, the locating pins were less than an inch off, I elongated the shock plates with my die grinder, it was almost a bolt in.
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11-21-2017, 05:15 PM | #5 |
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Re: Chrysler 8.75 for Aspen/Volare
Used 69 b B body on my sons 76 volare and it fit without much trouble at all . And I am not a mopar man at all YET. lol Now if I could just find a grill that's what I am having problems with.
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11-21-2017, 06:25 PM | #6 |
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11-21-2017, 08:17 PM | #7 |
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Re: Chrysler 8.75 for Aspen/Volare
Find a 66-67 rear, shorter that the 68-70. Doesn't it have to be the same back plate to back plate measurement as the 8-1/4 or whatever was in it?Gotta put axles-spool in anyway, cut it to the right length.
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11-21-2017, 11:49 PM | #9 |
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Re: Chrysler 8.75 for Aspen/Volare
It's a 318 4bbl. N/SA. also toying with the idea of building the 8.25 rear. Just not sure if it will hold up over time. My gut feeling is to go with the 8.75, just a little more hassle to locate the best choice housing and modify it to fit.
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Re: Chrysler 8.75 for Aspen/Volare
Only if you're using the same wheels and tires, which you're not.
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