1950 plymouth rear end swap

Ok so My rear end took a dump in my deluxe fastback, and the spare I have has a back pinion seal and doesnt sound to helthy either, I was wondering if anyone has used a different rear end in theres yet. Only reason I ask is becuase parts have become a royal pain in the *** and upgrading to something better would be fantastic. So any helpful info would be greatly appreciated, Im me or just type it in here. Thanks to everyone.

-Kyle

 

There's all kinds of info about that here:

http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/forumdisplay.php?f=2


Replacement parts are available as well.

http://www.49plymouth.com/links/directory/522.html

 

Lots a choices MOPAR 8 3/4, Jeep cherokee, Chrysler B body, ford ranger / explorer.

Dodge light duty pickups and vans,

You will need to relocate the spring perches and redo the drive shaft. I believe your axle is between 58 and 59 inched wide, just find one that measures up.

 

by redoing the driveshat what do you mean?, Go from the old school bolt on to u joints, or something else?

 

Maveric 8 inch fits like a kit, even gives you some extra wheel well clearance.

 

I put a 62 meteor rearend in my 50 plymouth business coupe it gave me an extra 1/2" clearance on both sides and it's the same pattern.

 

i used a jeep cherokee. had to redo the perches and have the driveline redone. fit like a glove and tons of aftermarket suport.

 

You need to modify the drive shaft so it will mate to the newer style rear U joint.

Or have a whole new shaft made. The old cross and ball or cross and roller rear joint will not match a more modern diffy.

 

Figure this is a longshot since this is an old post.... But would you be able to answer some questions about the meteor swap?