I bought the car from a guy in toronto last year when I bought it it had no engine no transmission and i dont know what the rear end is the guy said it had a 318 in it before soo can you switch the k member soo i will fit a 383 or can you put a 340 in a charger but i dont know much about this because iv only been into this for a few months soo pritty much im looking for as much help and suggestions as i can get cause this car needs need front brakes all the mechanical stuff pritty much needs to be replaced soo any help would be appreciated and if i was to put a 340 in it with a 727 tranmisson what would be the best rear end to use

 

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"



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
• The Standard Catalog of Chrysler - 1914-2000 - Edited by James T. Lenzke
• www.Car-Part.com

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

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