In a message dated 98-01-03 22:55:20 EST, you write:
<< AMC discontinued them from the Hornet/Gremlin line, as they were longer
than the Javelin/AMX version, and the demand was not there for performance
Gremlins/Hornets when you could get a Javelin or AMX. The torque links acted
like traction bars, by eliminating axle windup on acceleration. >>
This raises and interesting question. Are these rear ends possibly
interchangable with 60's vintage Studebakers? Studes used Dana 27 & 44 axles
with the same style of retaining the rear brakes drums (castle nut on tapered
axle end). There were also special "hot rod" differentials with welded
attachment brackets for torque links that performed the same function
(eliminating wheel hop, etc) that they did on the AMCs and Bricks. Just
curious-Anthony
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