7 1/4 swap out help

[KilroyAces]

Hey guys. I've got a few updates about the 68 Coronet. I've got the engine to where I can work on it, and I've bolted down the valley pan and intake, I've got the K-frame and I'm working on getting the drive shaft. The carb's setting on top of it, as well. It's a big block 383 engine, for those of you who don't know...and my only problem is...well...the rearend.

It's a 7 1/4. I've read about ten billion dozen posts and have researched it thoroughly and I know that you can swap 7 1/4 rear ends out for 8.25, 8.75 or Dana 60's. But I was also curious...are there any other model rear ends that might fit with little to no modification? As in, shortening the axles, positioning them on the leaf springs and such. I'm trying to get an idea of what I should do. If I need to, I'll just scrounge around and see if my Uncle has the rear-end that I need. But if there are other rear-ends out there that will work...well...I was just curious. I'm not too technical minded, and I don't have loads of information available in my head to figure this out, so I thought I'd ask.

What, of any, other rear-ends will fit over in a 1968 Dodge Coronet, 383?

I really appreciate it, guys.:icon_pirat:

 

[PettyBlue72]

Any 68-70 B-Body, IE: Coronet, Charger, Satellite, RR, Belvedere etc. will be a direct bolt in for your car. The 8.75 rearend is the best reaend for street use because of the good selection of gears, axles, and others parts available for it in the aftermarket. It is also a good choice because of its strength and ease of gear change because of the removable center section. A 742 case with the clutch style Suregrip would be correct for your car but the 489 and 741's will work as well. Try to get a complete rearend so you don't have to run down parts.

I hope this helps,
Joe

 

[Cranky]

The 66-67 'B' rears drop in too and are about 1/2" narrower than the 68-70 rears.