71/4 in a V8

[jacko241]

Can anyone tell me if the 7 1/4 rear axle came in V8 Dusters?

 

[Professor Fate]

Yup. 318 only, not 340/360. Some teeners came with heavier rears, but lots came with 7.25s. Just stripped a '73 with factory 318/904/7.25.

 

[sireland67]

Yes my Duster had one in it.

 

[lenky1]

My twister has one

 

[str12-340]

yes... doesn't mean it will last very long.

 

[jacko241]

Thanks for the replies. Mine is a 1970 with a 318, but the fender tag is missing.

 

[YY1]

Also could be in 67 and later B body cars with 273 and 318.

 

[jacko241]

Also could be in 67 and later B body cars with 273 and 318.

Wow, that tiny thing in a B body!

 

[YY1]

...until the 8 1/4, which could also be found behind 400-2 barrel cars!

 

[barbee6043]

I had an original 65 Cuda 273 auto, with 7 1/4 and 10 inch drums.

 

[str12-340]

The 904 was a default automatic behind a 318 in 1970 (I own 3 that came from the factory that way) and the 7 1/4 was the default rear end. You had to order an 8 3/4 to get one - only one of my three came that way. I tore up my original 7 1/4 with a 318 2 barrel that was completely stock. The car was only 5 years old and had about 60,000 miles on it (past the 5/50 warranty).

Alert for those seeking A body 8 3/4 rears - 1972 was the last year for this rear and Chrysler put them in lots of A-bodies to clear the way for the 8 1/4 replacement. I have found several mundane 72 Darts with those rear ends - 4 doors with slant sixes even. Always look under every junk 72 a-body, no matter how equipped, you might get a surprise!

 

[Slantsix64]

Don’t forget the 7.25 sure grips , I had one 3.23 gears. Super fun