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The 8.75" (AKA Eight and Three Quarter") axle was a very durable [[Rear Axle]], mostly used in the full-size cars from the mid fifties until 1974. Unlike the other four Modern Day axles used by Mopar, the 8.75" had a [[3rd Member]] (also referred to as a [[chunk]], [[Carrier]], or [[Pig]]) removable from the front of the [[axle housing]] -- much like the Ford 9". This 3rd Member grouped the [[ring gear]], [[pinion gear]], and the [[differential]] (or [[spool]]) as a unit. | The 8.75" (AKA Eight and Three Quarter") axle was a very durable [[Rear Axle]], mostly used in the full-size cars from the mid fifties until 1974. Unlike the other four Modern Day axles used by Mopar, the 8.75" had a [[3rd Member]] (also referred to as a [[chunk]], [[Carrier]], or [[Pig]]) removable from the front of the [[axle housing]] -- much like the Ford 9". This 3rd Member grouped the [[ring gear]], [[pinion gear]], and the [[differential]] (or [[spool]]) as a unit. | ||
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Revision as of 20:15, 28 October 2012
Contents
- 1 Background:
- 2 History:
- 3 Model Predecessor
- 4 Model Successor
- 5 Related Models
- 6 Applications and Size
- 7 Carrier Types and Specifications
- 8 Year by Year Changes
- 9 Wiki Topic References:
- 10 Magazine References:
- 11 External Links
Background:
The 8.75" (AKA Eight and Three Quarter") axle was a very durable Rear Axle, mostly used in the full-size cars from the mid fifties until 1974. Unlike the other four Modern Day axles used by Mopar, the 8.75" had a 3rd Member (also referred to as a chunk, Carrier, or Pig) removable from the front of the axle housing -- much like the Ford 9". This 3rd Member grouped the ring gear, pinion gear, and the differential (or spool) as a unit.
History:
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Model Predecessor
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Model Successor
Related Models
Other Rear Axles used on Modern Mopars include:
Applications and Size
Shaft Length
8 3/4" axle shaft lengths measured from the tip of the splined end to the outside of the flange:
A-Body
- '66-'72= 27 11/16"
B-Body
- '65-'67= 28 7/8"
- '68-'70= 29 3/16"
- '71-'74= 30 5/8"
- '71-'73 wagon= 31 21/64"
C-Body
- '65-'69= 30"
- '70-'71= 30 5/8" (Chrysler & Fury)
- '70-'73= 31 21/64" (and '69 wagon)
Imperial (Large Bolt Pattern)
- '65-'66= 30 1/8"
- '67-'69= 30 5/16"
- '70-'71= 29"
- '72-'73= 31 7/16"
E-Body
- '70-'74= 29 31/32"
A-100
- '65-'70= 30"
D100
- '65-'71= 31 1/8"
- '72-'74= 31 21/64
Housing widths
Measure flange to flange
A BODY
- '66-'72= 52 5/8"
B BODY
- '62-'63= 53 1/4" (And '64 Max Wedge)
- '64-'67= 54 1/4" (Exc. '64 Max Wedge)
- '68-'70= 54 15/16"
- '71-'74= 57 7/8"
- '71-'73 wagon= 59 7/16"
C BODY
- '65-'69= 56 3/4"
- '70-'71= 57 7/8" (Chrysler & Fury)
- '70-'74= 59 7/16" (and '69 wagon)
IMPERIAL
- '65-'66= 57"
- '67-'69= 57 3/8"
- '70-'71= 54 3/4"
- '72-'73= 59 5/8"
E BODY
- '70-'74= 56 31/64"
A100
- '65-'70= 56 3/4"
D100
- '65-'71= 58 5/16"
- '72-'74= 59 7/16"
Rear end widths
Measure drum-to-drum
A BODY
- '66-'72= 57 1/8"
B BODY
- '62-'63= 58 1/2" (And '64 Max Wedge)
- '64-'67= 59 1/2" (Exc. '64 Max Wedge)
- '68-'70= 60 1/8"
- '71-'74= 63"
- '71-'73 wagon= 64 3/8"
C BODY
- '65-'69= 61.75"
- '70-'71= 63.0" (Chrysler & Fury)
- '70-'73= 64 3/8" (and '69 wagon)
IMPERIAL
- '65-'66= 61 15/16"
- '67-'69= 62 5/16"
- '70-'71= 59 3/4"
- '72-'73= 64 9/16"
E BODY
'70-'74= 61 5/8"
A100
- '65-'70= 61 3/4"
D100
- '65-'71= 63 15/16"
- '72-'74= 64 3/8"
Spring Perch Widths
Measure center-to-center of spring perch
A BODY
- '66-73= 43"
B BODY
- '62-'70= 44"
- '71-'74= 47.3"
C BODY
- '65-'73= 46"
E BODY
- '70-'74= 46"
