First generation rear axles

[Zimm63]

Are there any differences in the rear axles used in the 63, 64, and 65s?

I've got a line on a posi from a 64 and want to be sure it will fit my 63.

Any help out there?

Thanks

Zimm

[Jim Cannon]

I am pretty sure it will not. I think the drive shafts are different, where they attach to the pinion. Get pictures of the pinion and compare to what you have on the '63.

[RivNut]

Jim,

My '63 has a u-joint on the pinion shaft and my '64 has a flange on the pinion shaft. I think that if you pulled the u-joint off the '63 and the flange off the '64, the actual 'pumpkins' are the same.

Ed

[1965rivgs]

Ed is correct. You will need to change the `63 yoke for the `64. Be careful when you run up the nut, not too tight, not too loose. There is a crush collar on the pinion and when you are tightening the nut you are putting preload on the bearing...not too tight, not too loose...

Tom Mooney