Re: [FWDLK] rear ends 1956

The 1966 and other year B-body drum to drum rearend will fit nicely under your ‘56 Dodge/Plymouth. I used a 1966 Charger rearend and all the B-body rearends will be narrower than your ‘56 Dodge/Plymouth OEM rearend. You simply need to weld on new Mopar Perf. spring perches and use the A-body leaf spring hanger & shock mount assembly to correctly position your new B-body rearend.

The ‘56 Ply/Dodge rearend has a ball & trunion flange on each end of the driveshaft; additionally, compare the bolt pattern of the third member to the 1966 and later drum to drum 8 3/4” rearends. It is a moot point identifying your current rearend if it has “tapered” axles as you want to rid yourself of those headaches since you will be “upgrading” to a 1966 and later assembly. With the 1966 and later B-body drum to drum you can retain large drum brakes or convert discs; I have installed four-wheel disc brakes on my ‘56 Plymouth as an upgrade.

Gary Pavlovich

From: debenson2

Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2014 2:04 PM

To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: [FWDLK] rear ends 1956

What rear end differentials were available in the 56 Dodge Plymouth V8 and 6?

8 3/4 and sure grip were not until 1958 right?

I am trying to identify the rear end in my 56 is it stock or something someone put in it. It has total contact brakes and tapered axels so I know I am close. I have photos if you think you may be able to help contact me off list and I will send you the photographs.

My rear end is shot so I am upgrading it and the brakes plus getting rid of the tapered axels!

debenson2

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