B-body 8 3/4 axle for A-body car!

[65 Valiant]

Hi everybody,

don't know if i'm right here!?

My tech question:
I got a 8 3/4 B-body axle for my 65 Valiant cause 8 3/4 A-body axles are very rare in Germany8)
So i have tu cut off the both flanges, cut out two pieces (right and left) and weld in the flanges back.
So: who knows the stock overall lenght of a early A-body axle so that it will fit my Valiant?
And i will use 8 x 15 rims with 255/60 R15 tires. Whos knows what backspacing i need?

thx for infos

JAN

 

[Joe Mc]

The following "and other great info" can be found at:
http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/axle/21.html


Section 3: Part Numbers and Dimensions of Axles and Housings.



Body line Track Perches Notes

------------ ---------- ----------- -----------------------

A-body, 65-72 55.6 43.0 4" lug bolt circle,

Offered in heavy-duty apps.

B-body, 62-70 59.2 44.0

B-body, 71-72 62.0 47.3

B-body, 71-72 63.4 47.3 station wagon

C-body, 64-72 63.4 47.3

D-body, 64-72 63.4 47.3

E-body, 70-74 60.7 46.0

Also check this one:
http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/axle/16.html

 

[vitamindart]

i beleive you can use it like it is with just moving the perches in to th a body dimension then just get the right backspacing on the wheel to compensate for the wider axle. i'm sure someone who has done it will chime in to help

 

[doug 371]

an a body housing is 52 5/8"

 

[jamesdart]

stick it in with a new set of perches set the pinion angle and buy a set of rims to fit.