This page gives you a list of the Bolt-In Rearends for your Mopar A-body.
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Chrysler 7 1/4" Ring Gear
This rearend is commonly found in Slant Six and 2bbl V8 Cars, and is only strong enough to get you from Point A to Point B, and not for High-Performance Applications. Bolt Pattern: 4" and 4.5" |
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Chrysler 8 1/4" Ring Gear
This rearend is found under most V8 '73-'76 A-Bodies. It is quite strong, and will work great for up to 350hp engines. This rearend is inexpensive, and easy to find, though most have 2.45:1 open gearsets. Bolt Pattern: 4.5" |
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Chrysler 8 3/4" Ring Gear
The strongest factory rearend offered by Chrysler Corp. in the A-bodies. Can handle about 500hp stock, and is great for quick gear ratio changes. The only downfalls are the rarity, cost, and bolt pattern of this rearend. Mosler Engineering can make you custom 4.5" bolt axles if you desire. Bolt Pattern: 4" |
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Ford 8" Ring Gear
I know what you are thinking...why does he have a Ford Rearend on this page? Simply because a rearend of this type is pretty much a bolt in from a '70's Ford Granada or Mercury Monarch. Hmm...4.5" Bolt pattern, lots of strength, drop-out carrier, etc. Not sounding so bad is it? Bolt Pattern: 4.5" |
The Pictures and some of the information used in this article were taken from Hot Rod Magizine's October 1999 Issue aritcle: Rearend Spotter's Guide by Steve Magante.