Mopar rear axle spotter's guide
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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
There have been several very good Mopar rear axles used through the years. This page will help ID the more commonly used/swapped rear axles from the 1950s to the present. | There have been several very good Mopar rear axles used through the years. This page will help ID the more commonly used/swapped rear axles from the 1950s to the present. | ||
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*8-3/4" has no rear cover. The back of the axle housing is round. The center section is removable from the front of the housing.<br><br><br> strong max 900-1000 HP | *8-3/4" has no rear cover. The back of the axle housing is round. The center section is removable from the front of the housing.<br><br><br> strong max 900-1000 HP | ||
*9-1/4" has a 12 bolt rear cover. Rear cover is roughly octagonal (stop sign-shaped).<br><br><br> stronger | *9-1/4" has a 12 bolt rear cover. Rear cover is roughly octagonal (stop sign-shaped).<br><br><br> stronger | ||
− | *9-3/4" has a 10 bolt rear cover. The cover is wider on the driver side. | + | *9-3/4" has a 10 bolt rear cover. The cover is wider on the driver side. strongest |
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+ | ==Rear axle dimensions== | ||
+ | [[File:Mopar rear axle dimensions.jpg|thumb|left|500px|Rear axle dimensions from [http://moparinterests.blogspot.com/2010/09/mopar-rear-axle-dimensions.html Moparinterests blogspot.com]]] <br style="clear:both"/> | ||
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+ | [[File:Mopar rear end axle flange id.jpg|thumb|left|900px|Axle flange dimensions from [http://moparinterests.blogspot.com/2010/09/mopar-rear-axle-dimensions.html Moparinterests blogspot.com]]] <br style="clear:both"/> | ||
==Fender tag and broadcast sheet codes== | ==Fender tag and broadcast sheet codes== |