1950 desoto

Does anybody know the width of a 1950 desoto sportsman custom rearend between the backing plates? Also what gear ratio is it and finally would the rearend be strong enough to handle500 h.p. thanks in advance David

 

Rear tread width 59 9/16. If you want to know the width of your rear axle why not take a tape measure and measure it?

Gear ratio 3.9:1. No it will not be strong enough for 500HP.

 

All measurements are from brake drum to brake drum:
1966-1972 A-bodies – 57 1/8th inches
1962-1963 B-bodies – 58 1/2 inches
1964-1967 B-bodies – 59 1/2 inches
1970-1971 Imperial – 59 3/4 inches
1968-1970 B-bodies – 60 1/8 inches
1970-1974 E-bodies – 61 5/8 inches
1965-1969 C-bodies and 1965-1970 A100 vans 61 3/4 inches
1965-1966 Imperial – 62 inches
1967-1969 Imperial – 62 5/16 inches
1970-1971 C-bodies and 1971-1974 B-bodies – 63 inches
1965-1971 D100 pickups – 64 inches
1969 C-body wagons and 1971-1973 B-body wagons – 64 3/8 inches
1970-1973 C-bodies and 1972-1974 D100 pickups – 64 3/8 inches

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