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Wolfman Krueger · 08-20-2012, 10:20 PM

I have a 1952 Dodge Meadowbrook and I'm wandering what vehicle I can switch the rear end out with? And would I be able to keep the drive shaft the same?

plym_46 · 08-21-2012, 11:11 AM

Mopar B bodies, ford ranger, explorer, jeep cherokee (not grand) the list goes on but those will retain your wheels bolt pattern. You will need to move spring perches and modify the drive shaft to a more modern ujoint compatable with what ever rear you choose. I believe the search function would be your friend for detials.

You need to measure your backing plate to backing plate distance and go from there.

08-20-2012, 10:20 PM	#1
Wolfman Krueger FNG Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oak Hill Posts: 1	1952 Meadowbrook rear end I have a 1952 Dodge Meadowbrook and I'm wandering what vehicle I can switch the rear end out with? And would I be able to keep the drive shaft the same?

08-21-2012, 11:11 AM	#2
plym_46 Old School HAMBer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: central NY Posts: 2,921	Re: 1952 Meadowbrook rear end Mopar B bodies, ford ranger, explorer, jeep cherokee (not grand) the list goes on but those will retain your wheels bolt pattern. You will need to move spring perches and modify the drive shaft to a more modern ujoint compatable with what ever rear you choose. I believe the search function would be your friend for detials. You need to measure your backing plate to backing plate distance and go from there. __________________ If yer running a flathead, how come yer plugs are slanted????

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