tguss
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what all i need to do to install a bbody rearend in a abody ? will it work? i know drive shaft will need cut, could i just put in in and spread springs 1/2 inch on each side for perch ???
I once saw a TSB that said with the new disc brakes, the later A bodies had a wider track on the front than the back. The b body rear will correct that
http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/...404_8_3_4_rear_axle_housing_swap/viewall.html
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im working on a 68 valiant switching out the 273 with a mild 360 ,rearend is a 7 1/4 and i know ill need something better. thanks for all the info
Having mine made now. 15 x 7 with 5" backspacing, the max I could get for a steel rim. On a 72 dart with 69 B body rear end.On a 68 Valiant the B rear is going to be pretty wide, same for Darts. Not a deal breaker, but you're going to need some pretty significant backspacing to make it work, on the order of 6" or so for an 8" wide rim. If you're planning on running modern rims, that won't be a problem, a lot of the 17 and 18" rims have that much backspacing (ie, mustang rims). If you want to run stock style rims, you'll have a hard time finding something with that much backspace unless you have it made.
Having mine made now. 15 x 7 with 5" backspacing, the max I could get for a steel rim. On a 72 dart with 69 B body rear end.
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=216585
Mine was a daily driver for three and a haf years 40 miles round trip each day plus LOTS of 50, and 100 mile excursions. I didn't move the perches, never had a problem.
Well I wanted 15 x 8 but don't have enough clearence for that wide a tire. Don't want any rubbing while turning. Oh, and I have a 67 rear not a 69.:error:Did you want to go with a 7" rim, or was that part of getting it to fit with that backspace?