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| Author: | Valleyant [ Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:52 pm ] |
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I was at a local pick'n pull and found a nice 1976 AMC Hornet, had a straight six/auto combo....took a peak at the rear end , it had a rear pan but I didn't count the number of bolts (they actually looked like allen head bolts), it also had a rounded shape to the bottom and it looked quite a bit more beafy than my 7-1/4....anyone have some insight on this differential? thanks, nico |
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| Author: | volaredon [ Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:23 pm ] |
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The AMCs had a "weird" hub setup on them that could be difficult to remove, like the early 60s 8-3/4s did. The Jeeps used it until they replaced the CJ with the Wrangler. They have conversion axles for the Jeeps; not much experience with them but if I remember right they had a tendency to strip out under high torque.... big blocks racing 1/4 mile, or Jeeps in 4 wheel low in true 4-wheeling" situations; Very low demand so I do not believe that there would be much parts availibility there. |
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| Author: | Rug_Trucker [ Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:57 pm ] |
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Look for a 5 bolt Maverick, Comet, Monarch, or Granada rear. From what I was told it is a bolt and go. Just need a conversion U-joint. I sold a Maverick rear to a guy for a '65 Rambler. I originally bought it for my Duster. |
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| Author: | slantvaliant [ Sun Jan 27, 2008 7:14 am ] |
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Quote: Look for a 5 bolt Maverick, Comet, Monarch, or Granada rear.
Watch the ratios, just as you would on a real A-body rear. My son's Monarch came with a 2.47. It might help on highway economy, but it's not ideal around town.
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