Do any of you experts know???

[65barracudadude]

I have an old style 8 3/4 rear. It has the 741 3rd member already, not the really old one. But it does have the bolt on drums. Can I switch this over to the newer axles and drum set up??? I cant see any reason why I would not be able to do it. The housing looks the same. I'm just wondering. I dont know for sure. Not like it would really matter though being it is the 11" big brakes and drums with the large bolt pattern. Plus as long as it is in good shape I dont see why I would need to switch anything over. But in the future, you never know what will happen. Thanks to all of you knowledgeable people for your help.

 

[65barracudadude]

Come on guy's. I know for a FACT that there are a few of you who can answer this question for me. Thanks.

 

[Mrmopartech]

You can switch over to the regular axle and use the E body rear brakes to increase the braking,mrmopartech

 

[godfatherofchry]

i know guys that have i dont know what it tok to do it iv seen them lying on floor they sure look the same.

 

[Dart-swinger]

Come on guy's. I know for a FACT that there are a few of you who can answer this question for me. Thanks.

Whineing for an answer after only 34 minutes ,must be a new record.[-X

 

[PFogel]

I assume the 8-3/4 was from a B-body. If so, later B-body axles, brakes, etc., will go right in. Makes you wonder what genius came up with that tapered drum fit idea/key-way creation, doesn't it. The great Danas that came in the early Studebakers had that crap too.