I need a new rear end for my dart. A 400 ish HP 360 is going in and I know for a fact my 7 1/4 won't be very happy if I keep it. It's really only a street car so I figure an 8 1/4 or an 8 3/4 would work well. My dart has factory front disc brakes and the big bolt pattern. What rear should I look for that would fit with minor modifications? And is there any way I could modify the new rear to accommodate wider tires without tubbing it?
Rear end swap to an 8 3/4
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An A body 8 3/4 would be your best option, BUT you can use an early B body rear with some work. B rears are somewhat less expensive and easier to find. You would have to use deeper backspacing on the wheels.
Here is some reading for you:
http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/techarticles/drivetrain/mopp_0404_8_3_4_rear_axle_housing_swap/
I think Scott AKA pettybludart had an 8 3/4 housing for sale.
Here is some reading for you:
http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/techarticles/drivetrain/mopp_0404_8_3_4_rear_axle_housing_swap/
I think Scott AKA pettybludart had an 8 3/4 housing for sale.
73-76 a body 8.25 would be a direct fit --have the 4.5 bolt pattern-- make it a sure grip & your all set.
8.75 is small bolt -- so you would need mods to use lbp wheels
as for wheels you need to get the rear in first then determine what off set will work-- there are threads on max wheel/tire for most cars-- not sure what you car is.
do some searching-- then hope someone within driving distance has what you need shipping will add $$ to this deal, Lawrence
8.75 is small bolt -- so you would need mods to use lbp wheels
as for wheels you need to get the rear in first then determine what off set will work-- there are threads on max wheel/tire for most cars-- not sure what you car is.
do some searching-- then hope someone within driving distance has what you need shipping will add $$ to this deal, Lawrence
Good point.
There is an active thread on that very subject.
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=255965
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