So I'm getting all my parts together to put my 73 dart back together and a different rear end is the last on my list. Currently it has the wimpy 71/4 in it, and I'm putting a 360 in that has close to 400hp or more, so I don't think it will take that power very well lol. Are all A body rear ends the same? (Width wise ect) and will it bolt up without modification? Or will I need to change something? My grandpa has an old 68 barracuda for a parts car that has a 83/4 3.55 (not 100% sure about gears) would I be able to take it out and directly bolt it into my dart? New leafs and some other parts will be replaced though. And could I use my driveshaft with that rear end? Or is the length slightly different?
Rear end replacement
- Thread starter DartVadar
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The rear should bolt right in no problem. You will need the shock plates from the 8 3/4 too. The driveshaft will need shortened and balanced.
On your 73 Dart you have 5x4.1/2" bolt circle, 68 has 5x4" bolt circle.
Oklacarcollecto
Life is an experiment
He could still have sbp if he has factory drum brakes on all four corners. BBP only came on disc brake A-bodies from 73 to 76.
Sorry. Didn´t know that. In my World there is allways disc brakes in all A-body from 67. Have never seen one with drums in the front in Sweden...
I do have factory disc brakes, so I will have to switch it over to a my BBP, my main concern is that the width would be correct. I guess my best bet would be finding a BBP a body 8 3/4, but this one is free so I think I'm going to jump on the opportunity.
tekslk
Well-Known Member
Grab the drive shaft also.
I certainly would.
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