Ben Jr. Morgan wrote: > > > the old 8 3/4 742s with tapered axles were used behind the maxwedge > stockers with not a problem. > > -------------- Original message -------------- > From: Rich Henry <rispacspm@xxxxxxxxx<mailto:rispacspm@xxxxxxxxx>> > > The rear is the 8 3/4 but I am looking to modify , > > this the guy I am working with has advised me to beef > > it up to run on the 5 freeway in So-Cal (FYI the leaf springs look good). -------------------------------------------------------------------- I don't believe his would be a tapered axle as it's a '66 rear-end. He's not considering springs either as he says his look good. As long as they aren't sagging and ride to suit him they oughta be OK. Probably a non-Mopar guy advising him on the diff unless it's a gear issue as compared to a strength issue. We know the 8&3/4's are strong. Rich Kinsley '64 Polara 4 dr 318poly w/goodies ---- Please address private mail -- mail of interest to only one person -- directly to that person. I.e., send parts/car transactions and negotiations as well as other personal messages only to the intended recipient, not to the Clubhouse public address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine tune the content signal to Mopar topic. Thanks! '62 to '65 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines: http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html.