Rear end?

[BJDEALER]

I need to know if a 73 abody 8 1/4 will bolt up directly in my 66 cuda? Thanks

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

I need to know if a 73 abody 8 1/4 will bolt up directly in my 66 cuda? Thanks

Yes, it will bolt up but the drive shaft will have to be shortened.

 

[BJDEALER]

thanks man gonna buy the car then. Its got big bolt disc brakes too.

 

[4spdcuda66]

You'll need the shock absorber mounting plates and new U-bolts for the larger 3" axle tubes as well.

 

[BJDEALER]

I bought a 73 dart swinger with disc brakes and 8 1/4 rear end. Do i have to use the shock mounts from my 66 cuda with that rear end? Also can i use the drive shaft from the dart? What all on the brakes do i need to put on my car?

 

[rbdart]

You will use the shock plates from the duster on the 8 1/4 since thats what you are pulling it out of,but buy 'new' u-bolts[auto store] drive shaft may need shortened..brakes would be for the duster you are getting your parts off of..both front and rear...

 

[Abodybomber]

^^ Experience.. .

 

[pettybludart]

He bought a 73 Dart,not a Duster.

 

[BJDEALER]

Ok when i install the disc brakes off the 73 on my 66 what car do i buy ball joints, bushings etc for the 73 or 66? I know i have to use the a arms off the 73 but do i use 66 bushings or are the parts the same? same with ball joints not sure.

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

Ball joints have to be for the 73. The wheel base off a Dart is 111" so the driveshaft will have to be shortened. You would have to check the part numbers on the bushings but I believe they are the same.