1951 plymouth rear axle swap

Any one know what rear axle will swap into a 1951 plymouth cranbrook. 2 door. With little to no modification?

 

O yeah its a leaf spring car also

 

67-8 C Body & the early 70s E body are your best chances.

 

Check out early Dakota's up to 90 and all explorers to see if they will fit your car. They work well under 46 - 48 Plymouths which might be wider than your car.

 

I think the Mopar C and E body rears may be too wide.
You will need to modify spring perches. I used a 67 B Body Mopar rear in my 55 Plymouth which I believe has a similar rear end to your car.


Measure your stock rear and then go here to look for similar width.
http://www.carnut.com/specs/rear.html

 

I have an 8" ford out of a Mustang or a Maverick I think - it's 59 1/4" wide flange to flange. There's no brackets or springs pads on it - it's ready to go. $75. Has a 5 x 4.5" bolt pattern also. Has backing plates, no drums or brake parts.

Oh...and a nice cruising gear - 2.79

 

Time to get out the tape measure. Here are some Mopar numbers:
http://www.qualityengineeredcomponents.com/?page_id=1023

Also look at the Grand Cherokee and Exploder if you have a pik-n-pull nearby.

You will need to install narrow spring pads on whatever you choose. They are available at most trailer supply shops.

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I've done it with G body (GM) very nice fit.

 

I'm putting an 8 1/4 out of a early 90's Cherokee in my 50 Plymouth. Looks like it will be a good fit and has 5 x4.5 bolt pattern. Spring perches and shock mounts available at Butch's Cool Stuff.


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Hey thanks for all the imput ill have to go down to my local bone yard and see what i can come up with

 

That's what's in my 51. And a lot of times you can get them for free.

 

Same here