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05-04-2023, 12:26 PM | #1 |
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Rear housing Question
I'm considering building an F body Mopar for Stock. The rear can be replaced with any corporate housing as I understand, but the new housing has to match the width dimension of the old one exactly, correct?
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05-04-2023, 12:32 PM | #2 |
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Re: Rear housing Question
You might be interested in this thread over on Moparts.com:
https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads...ml#Post3141895 |
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REAR END Original rear end may be replaced with another from the same automobile manufacturer; truck rear end prohibited. Aluminum center section permitted only on vehicles that were originally equipped with same. Distance between backing plates may not be changed. Any gear ratio that fits third-member case or housing permitted. Limited-slip or ratchet-type rear ends permitted. Reinforcement of spring perch permitted. Spools permitted only with aftermarket axles. Aftermarket axles not required for front wheel-drive vehicles. Larger brakes may be used. Replacement rear end may be narrowed or widened to obtain original rear-end width. Bracing or beefing up the rear-end housing permitted. Make sure you don't use a Chinese tape measure... |
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Re: Rear housing Question
we have ran 2 F-bodies in stock, both used the 8 3/4 housing with a back brace on it.
As I understand it, you can also run a Dana 60. I believe the 8 3/4 used on the B-body from 1964-1967 is the correct width. |
05-05-2023, 02:15 PM | #6 |
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05-05-2023, 03:22 PM | #7 |
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Re: Rear housing Question
unless you are going to make some hp that can chew up an 8 3/4", there would be no reason to go to a dana 60.
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05-05-2023, 05:21 PM | #8 |
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I want an 8-3/4 because I have a bunch of crnter sections in various ratios.
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05-06-2023, 08:40 AM | #10 |
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Bigshow you have a PM.
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