Re: [AMC-List] my 62 classic project/rear axle

[Mark Price <markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm not real sure why you would retro fit the AMC20 to anything unless you need to buy axles anyway. To me it seems a waste to start with a rearend that uses the two piece axles. Granted they hold up fairly well, but we've all seen them spin from time to time for no apparant reason. [Yes I know,Loosen and retorque nuts etc;] I'd look elsewhere for a rearend unless one piece axles are in the bargain. Maybe a 80's Grand Cherokee and drill to the 5 bolt pattern. I almost had a 87 or 88 Dana 44 from one for free, but the guy sold the whole Jeep before he parted it out. :[
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Mark Price
markprice242ATadelphia.net
Morgantown, WV


---- francis.swygert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: 
> IIRC the AMC 20 from even a big car will fit (67-78 Matador, etc.). It's
> actually about 2" wider, but deeper offset tires will work fine. New
> model Mustang wheels have a deep offset. Just get longer grade 8 bolts
> for the spindles and space them out about another inch. I used large
> grade 8 nuts that slipped over the bolts for spacers on the front of
> mine, and that was just right (I think they are 1/2" nuts). A Javelin
> axle will be about the right width for stock wheels. 
> 
> I'm writing an article about putting the rack and pinion in for the next
> AIM. I really don't recommend it. It's a lot of work and there really
> isn't any gain. It's much easier to put a modern style power steering
> box in, and you can get a GM quick ratio box for about the same price as
> a rack and pinion, without all the work. 
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