A-body 8 3/4 rear, redrill small bolt to big bolt?

This is my first time posting a question here in the tech section, so hi to all and hope to learn something.


Just picked up a 1970 dart 8 3/4 rearend that was pretty much fresh and ready to go, only problem was that the big bolt adaptor I was going to use won't work with the wheels I have. I remember a few guys who took their stock small bolt axles an drums down to a shop and had them redrilled for big bolt pattern. They drove well and never had any problems. Would be alot easier than buying all new axles, bearings, studs and brake drum assemblies. Since the car is only getting a 300hp 340, I won't have to worry about parts brakage.

Has anybody done this or offer some helpful advice?