Going a different way on my rear end.Instead of buying and shortening a 12 bolt,plus gears axles etc,who would you boys suggest to buy a complete setup from?Thinking of staying with a 12 bolt,but open to suggestions
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Im not worried bout that,after a few im bulletproff.
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I mini tubed the car Carl so I need the diff shortened,
DSE recommends 52.250 flange to flange, so I can put
17x11 rims with a 315 tire.
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I've decided to go with a new unit,but have another question.I know im having it shortened to 52.25,and having mopar spring peaches welded in,so I can move my springs inboard.What pinon angle do I need?I don't have an engine etc yet but want to get the car on all 4s.Im going to go with a mono leaf spring with sliders,so I can use my org gas tank which is new.Any mathamaticians out there?lol
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Since your moving your springs inboard and don't have your leaf spring center to center measurement just get the rearend without the saddles welded in place. Can still put in car with unwelded perches and tighten u bolts to move around until you get your ride height. Think most motor trans were down 3-5 deg. Sorry, no good at math. But I can count to 6,12 and 24.
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I can't see what model and year your car is but I will tell you the standard rear in an Acadian/Nova is 52.5" flange to flange. The 10 bolts used in 64-67 were small ring gear but 28 spline and could handle 400hp when built with good parts. There are a limited number of 12 bolts around that were in the SS and SD cars also. I have been looking for a wider rear in order to use it in my gasser so I'm not interested in a rear that narrow but in looking I have come across several narrowed (primarily 9") rears available for less than $1500 on eBay.
My good friend here in Michigan builds race car frames, cages and custom builds complete 12 bolts to your specs with all new parts for $2500 US.
Its a 67 Canso forespeed,and you are correct on the length.I was over a buddies of mine the other day shooting the s....,
about what im doing with the car.He has his own shop,and mentioned hes got a 12 bolt.I forgot all about him building my
sons rear end and a few other ppls I know that race at Cayuga.So needless to say hes building that 1 for me.Bonus is if it
screws up I don't have to go to the states to shoot him,just 10 miles down the road.lol
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Bonus is if it screws up I don't have to go to the states to shoot him, just 10 miles down the road. lol
Is there a lot of dead car guys in your area?
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'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
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It already fits and costs less will handle 400 hp 
