Farley`s Dodge Diplomat Forum
Forum Index => The Library => Topic started by: Reggie on January 13, 2008, 14:36:50
-
Chrysler Corporation Passenger Car Rear Axle Dimensions and Identification: 1962 to 1989
Below is a chart and diagram showing rear axle dimensions for Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge passenger cars manufactured from 1962 to 1989. Body lines covered are A-Body, B-Body, C-Body, E-Body, F-Body, J-body, M-body and R-body. Also attached is a chart showing the various types of rear axles used by Chrysler for the same period.
(A) = Flange to Flange.
(B) = Leaf Spring Centerline to Leaf Spring Centerline..
(C) = Centerline of Axle Shaft to Centerline of Rear Universal Joint
| Year | | Axle Type | | (A) | | (B) | | (C) |
| 1963 - 1972 | | 7 1/4" A-Body | | 53.200" | | 43.02" | | 10.09" |
| 1973 - 1976 | | 7 1/4" A-Body | | 51.400" | | 43.02" | | 10.09" |
| All | | 7 1/4" F/J/M-Body | | 54.340" | | 44.46" | | 10.09" |
| 1973 - 1976 | | 8 1/4" A-Body | | 51.400" | | 43.02" | | 11.69" |
| All | | 8 1/4" B/R-Body | | 57.800" | | 47.30" | | 11.69" |
| All | | 8 1/4" C-Body | | 59.200" | | 47.30" | | 11.69" |
| All | | 8 1/4" F/J/M-Body | | 54.340" | | 44.46" | | 11.69" |
| All | | 8 3/4" A-Body | | 51.400" | | 43.00" | | 12.35" |
| 1962 - 1970 | | 8 3/4" B-Body | | 55.000" | | 44.00" | | 12.35" |
| 1971 - 1974 | | 8 3/4" B-Body | | 57.800" | | 47.30" | | 12.35" |
| 1971 - 1974 | | 8 3/4" B-Body S.W. | | 59.200" | | 47.30" | | 12.35" |
| All | | 8 3/4" E-Body | | 56.500" | | 46.00" | | 12.35" |
| All | | 9 1/4" B/R-Body | | 57.800" | | 47.30" | | 11.69" |
| All | | 9 1/4" C-Body | | 59.200" | | 47.30" | | 11.69" |
| 1966 - 1970 | | 9 3/4" B-Body | | 54.936" | | 44.00" | | 13.47" |
| All | | 9 3/4" E-Body | | 56.500" | | 46.00" | | 13.47" |
(https://www.dippy.org/forum2/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=189.0;attach=279;image)
(https://www.dippy.org/forum2/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=189.0;attach=283;image)
Sources:
- Information courtesy of Chrysler Performance Upgrades (CarTech) by Frank Adkins. Updated for the F/J/M-body and R-body platform cars by Farley's Library
- Transcribing of CarTech chart data courtesy of www.440magnum-network.com (http://www.440magnum-network.com/info/tech/rearaxle/moparrearaxle.shtml)
- The Standard Catalog of Chrysler - 1914-2000 - Edited by James T. Lenzke
- www.Car-Part.com (http://www.car-part.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi)
Charts:
- Axle Dimensions Illustration courtesy of Chrysler Performance Upgrades (CarTech) by Frank Adkins.
- Mopar Rear Axle Spotter's Guide (contributor unknown). Updated with notes on the 10-bolt 7.25" rear axle, the 10-bolt 8 1/4" axle and the 12-bolt 9 1/4" axle by Farley's Library