RE: Model 20 axles....posi /non- posi

["Todd Jesme" <jesme@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Joe,
Perhaps the person who told you that meant that the 1970 and up AMC 20
rearend had differnt length "axles" that 69 and earlier.  If memory serves
(and it usually doesn't!), the driver's side axle is 1" longer than the
passenger side axle on the 70 and later rearends.  There has been no
difference in axle lengths in any AMC rearend that I have swapped to posi
from non-posi.  I think that either you or he had a miscommunication.?.
Trust me when I tell you that you can put that posi unit and gears into your
Grmmie with NO PROBLEMS, provided it is an AMC 20 in it now.  The AMC 20 is
a great rearend, and absolutely bulletproof with 1-peice axles.

The "other" voice of experience
Todd


-----Original Message-----
From: Joe [mailto:jgray_55@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 3:44 AM
To: AMClist; BadAssGremlins
Subject: Model 20 axles....posi /non- posi


Ok,This doesn't make sense, so i  have to ask....On a
model 20 rearend...WHY the heck are the axles
different length, from posi and non posi ?  I was just
told by a MUCH MORE knowledgible AMCer than me, that
this was true. What the HE$%^^%$?? Guess i'm just used
to messing with old 9" ford rear ends for years.They
are sturdy and simple!! I had just bought a nice used
twin grip unit and 3:54 gears to put in a 69 Javelin
axle assy that  "WAS" going to go into my 72 Gremlin.
I've had the axle assy for awhile.Any one want to buy
it??...3:54 gears also. I'll probably look for a 9" or
Mopar 8 3/4. Thanks to anyone who can make sense of
this, Joe



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