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A body leafsprings, 8 1/4-8 3/4
Quick question.... Are the leafsprings the same for a 8 1/4 and a 8 3/4 rear in a 69 A body? Thanks.
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All leaf springs are the same width. 2 1/2 inchs.
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You can even use the same drive shaft.
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Yeah, I just need the 8 3/4 rearend!!
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HMMM... thats nice to know, Thanks.
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You may need to change the u bolts at the same time.
I know I did, on my dart, but that was going 7 1/4 to 8 3/4. Yours willl probably work. Just measure, before the parts stores close for the weekend. |
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The 8¼ and the 8¾ both use the same OD axle tube, so the U-bolts won't be a problem (at least not in that fashion).
If you intend on reusing your exisiting U-bolts, you should start spraying them at least twice a day with WD-40 or liquid wrench, for about 3 or 4 days prior to the work. Then get a wire wheel drill bit and go over the thread really well. This should remove the majority of the corrosion and rough surfaces, so the nuts come off easie |
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Unless you have an impact gun or want a good forearm workout, i would just get new u-bolts. Cut them off with a angle grinder at the top of the housing and drop the new ones in place.
If you're going to be in the SF Bay, i have all the parts sans axle shafts. 489 open 3.23 chunk, 2 b-body housings (if you want to shorten), and 11" drums and brake assemblies. Also, you may need a u-joint adapter to link your current driveshaft to the 8 3/4 yoke. 7260 driveshaft to 7290 yoke, runs about $25. |
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Also, you may need a u-joint adapter to link your current driveshaft to the 8 3/4 yoke. 7260 driveshaft to 7290 yoke, runs about $25. [/B][/QUOTE] Instead of dealing with an adapter, have the DS shop put the correct yoke on the end of the DS, when you have it shortend. |
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