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Desoto rear end swap
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flick
Posted 2016-03-25 4:56 PM (#507917)
Subject: Desoto rear end swap


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Location: OKC, OK		I have a 1959 DeSoto and am thinking about replacing the rear end with one without tapered axles. Could anybody inform me as to what rear end might work.
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57chizler
Posted 2016-03-26 5:26 PM (#507997 - in reply to #507917)
Subject: RE: Desoto rear end swap



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Welcome to the board.

This is discussed often, the best fit is a rear end from a '65-'69 C-body (Chrysler, Dodge Monaco/Polara or a Plymouth Fury). These rears have near the same spring pad width, pinion angle and overall width (3/4" wider).
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flick
Posted 2016-03-28 2:14 PM (#508149 - in reply to #507917)
Subject: RE: Desoto rear end swap


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Location: OKC, OK		I have found the rear end assembly from a 1971 Plymouth Fury. Would this work in my 1959 Desoto without too many modifications?
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57chizler
Posted 2016-03-28 5:23 PM (#508165 - in reply to #508149)
Subject: RE: Desoto rear end swap



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A couple of inches wider than original but it'll work.
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wayfarer
Posted 2016-03-31 11:37 AM (#508409 - in reply to #507917)
Subject: Re: Desoto rear end swap



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Location: Peoples Republic of Oregon		Here is a chart with some late model axle info...get your tape measure out...
http://www.qualityengineeredcomponents.com/?page_id=1023
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