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Re: Rear End Swap....

To: "N.A. Campiglia III" <spitdrvr@camalott.com>
Subject: Re: Rear End Swap....
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 22:05:19 -0600


"N.A. Campiglia III" wrote:
> 
> Listers,
> Well, I'm finally getting around to swapping the rear spring on the '67
> Spit.  I'm putting one from a '76 into it, I will also be installing the
> front sway bar from the '76.  I have asked this before but I just want to be
> sure before I press on, Do I have to change the axle shafts to the later
> ones???  I have been told yes and no, what do you all have to say???

NO, NO, NO and once more, NO!  I have SWING SPRING, Front SWAY BAR and
Diff from a 1500 in my Mk1 and the short Mk1 axles.  You will have to
use larger flanges however from a MkIV or 1500 drive shaft and /or
axles.
> 

Regards,
Joe

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