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A-body 8.75" in dodge van?
#788153 February 06th 2022 5:26 pm
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My mission is to make a rugged rear end that will stand up to some abuse. My van is 530hp/530 tq and I want to terrorize the streets....but I probably won't make it far with the stock 8.25" smile

Locally there's a built A body 8.75" - I'll have to get different rear wheels, which is okay but has anyone tried this or heard of it?

Thanks

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Zod #788184 February 07th 2022 12:53 pm
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I know it is sacrilege, but have you thought about putting a Ford 9" from an F100 or E200 behind your van? The 9" is bullet proof and the bolt pattern is the large pattern. Unless that A body rear end is a 5x4".


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Charlie 99909 #788197 February 07th 2022 5:08 pm
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I'd have no problem with building or modifying a 9" but it would be a lot more expensive than this 8.75"

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I picked up a suregrip dana 30 (9 1/4) from a 76 ramcharger. Spring perches have to be moved and shock mounts flipped but any rear end shop should be able to do that. I'm only running a 318 but wanted the suregrip for those sweet burnouts.

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WarWagon #788249 February 09th 2022 11:23 am
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Originally Posted by WarWagon
I picked up a suregrip dana 30 (9 1/4) from a 76 ramcharger. Spring perches have to be moved and shock mounts flipped but any rear end shop should be able to do that. I'm only running a 318 but wanted the suregrip for those sweet burnouts.


Thanks for the tip but with a tiny ring gear and the level of power I have I doubt it would last long

Does anyone know if d100 axles are the same width as van?

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Zod #788743 February 24th 2022 7:40 pm
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Dodge B-series vans were commonly available with the Chrysler 9-1/4" rear end, which is pretty rugged. It was even available in a heavy-duty version, which is what's under my '81 B-250 maxivan.


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Zod #788744 February 24th 2022 8:11 pm
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I believe that the pre 1974 vans had a 8.75 as my 73 has in it. Then they had a few different rears offered. Good luck with your search.


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