Rear end Identification

[superdave]

I have a chance to buy a rear end supposedly for an a body with the id number 1820657 on it..There is also a 2 on it and a circled a
Any idea what it is?
Thanks!!
Dave

 

[RedScampi]

Give us a picture if you can Dave. Do a search of the site for lots of information on identifying rear ends.

 

[Demon416]

Try this link:

[Quote:]1957 - 1964
This 8 ¾ has its brakes attached to the axle shaft by a large nut. I don't know anything about them but to avoid them. Casting # 1820657

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=57310

 

[fishy68]

The old "657" carrier is one of the first 8-3/4 carriers and is equal in strength to a 741 carrier. The big problem is they were used in the old style rearend with press on brake hubs. A couple yrs. ago I got one and beat my friggin brains out with a 3lb. hammer trying to get those drums off (didn't have a torch).

The "657" carrier can be installed in any other 8-3/4 housing so look at it close and if it is the newer brake style (slip off drums) and the price is right it's worth having. If it is truly in an original A-body housing that means it was transplanted cause they stopped using the 657 carrier before the A-body 8-3/4 was made.