61 Phoenix rear axle swap

fenix Posted 2009-08-05 1:13 PM (#184105) Subject: 61 Phoenix rear axle swap Expert Posts: 2120 Location: atlanta What rear end can i swap under the rear of my 318 61 dodge phoenix, want to get rid of the tapered axles and redo the rear brakes with parts that are available. Also looking for front shocks for her ( her names's Aphenia, don't ask :-) ) Mopar1 Posted 2009-08-05 5:05 PM (#184133 - in reply to #184105) Subject: RE: 61 Phoenix rear axle swap Expert Posts: 3035 Location: N.W. Fla. 68 C body is supposed to, E body with relocated axle mounts. 57chizler Posted 2009-08-05 5:58 PM (#184141 - in reply to #184105) Subject: RE: 61 Phoenix rear axle swap Expert Posts: 3780 Location: NorCal The '61 rear end is 60 7/8" overall width from drum-to-drum and has 46" spring centers. The rear ends listed below by year, body and overall width also have the 46" spring perch width: C BODY '65-'69= 61.75" '70-'71= 63.0" (Chrysler & Fury) '70-'73= 64 3/8" (and '69 wagon) E BODY '70-'74= 61 5/8" fenix Posted 2009-08-06 1:14 PM (#184283 - in reply to #184105) Subject: Re: 61 Phoenix rear axle swap Expert Posts: 2120 Location: atlanta Thanks for the info!!