Measure the '62's perches: the 'Perches' dimension is the distance center to center between the spring mount. http://www.planethoustonamx.com/main/chrysler_8_34_rearends.htm Then go from there. Once you have the drum to drum you can decide if you want to swap the 8 3/4 for a different ratio, SureGrip, etc. Thanks, Gary H. > -------Original Message------- > > '62 Newport 8 3/4 with the swedged hubs etc. > > I've got warped drums and now a bad axle seal. > > I'd like to swap a complete axle assembly to a more modern 8 3/4 so I > can covnvert to discs or at least have something that comes apart > easier. > > I'll be googling info, but any advice here on how to measure axle I > have now vs what to measure on a replacement will be appreciatted. > > And any info on which 8 3/4 might be a better then others. > > Thanks! > > -- > -- > Please address private email -- email of interest to only one person -- directly to that person. That is, email your parts/car transactions and negotiations, as well as other personal messages, only to the intended recipient. Do not just press "reply" and send your email to everyone using the general '62-'65 Clubhouse public email address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine-tune the content signal to Mopar topic. Thanks! > > 1962 to 1965 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines: > http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html and http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/general_disclaimer.html. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse" group. > http://groups.google.com/group/1962to1965mopars?hl=en. > -- -- Please address private email -- email of interest to only one person -- directly to that person. That is, email your parts/car transactions and negotiations, as well as other personal messages, only to the intended recipient. Do not just press "reply" and send your email to everyone using the general '62-'65 Clubhouse public email address. This practice will protect your privacy, reduce the total volume of mail and fine-tune the content signal to Mopar topic. Thanks! 1962 to 1965 Mopar Clubhouse Discussion Guidelines: http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.org/mletiq.html and http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/general_disclaimer.html. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse" group. http://groups.google.com/group/1962to1965mopars?hl=en.