Re: [Amc-list] Also some rear Axle information on 8 3/4 MOPAR

[Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>]

Well, I have pics with an article in the last AMC (just sent out last 
week!) detailing putting an early Ford Ranger axle into a 65 American. 
For about $450 the guy bought an 88 Ranger axle w/3.45 gears (and the 
driveshaft!), had the spring pads moved (cut off and welded back by a 
shop), and had a custom driveshaft made to fit. The cost includes a 
brake job on the Ranger brakes, which were retained. I'm not sure how 
much stronger that axle is than the AMC 15. It was swapped due to leaks 
in the "big nut" type rear axle. The pinion seal for those is all but 
impossible to find -- it may be impossible now (though I found one on 
e-bay a couple years ago -- keeping it "just in case").  Need this 
issue? See my website (in signature file) or contact me.

-- 
Frank Swygert
Publisher, "American Motors Cars" 
Magazine (AMC)
For all AMC enthusiasts
http://farna.home.att.net/AMC.html
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