8.8 Rear end conversion and custom spring plates - 1968 AMC Rambler American

Freshening up the rear end and fabricating custom spring plates for the larger axle tubes. I'm using a cut down Ford 8.8 rear end from a '93 Explorer with Trac Lok differential and 3.73 gear ratio. Also replacing the shackle bushings with Prothane urethan bushings. Those bushings come too long and need to be trimmed prior to install since the frame rail on the American is only 2 inches wide.
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#carsbymike #musclecar #hotrod #AmericanMotors #Americanrearendconversion

[@ralphcline1425]

CAN YOU SEND A PICTURE OR THE DIMENSIONS OF THR 8.8 REAR SPRING PLATES ?

[@carsbymike5154]

I don't see any comment options for pictures but if you send me an email direct, [e-mail], I can send you a dimensioned drawing. Believe it or not, I still haven't mocked up shocks yet so there may be revisions coming. I'm not sure just yet but drawing has the correct layout for 9/16" u-bolts

[@sidattoya2905]

i heard that the 1969 transam amc javelins used 2nd gen mustang IFS system...dk if it would fit an AMC Rambler

[@carsbymike5154]

That’s an interesting idea. Probably no reason you couldn’t adapt one. Control freaks is making a new production kit to convert from trunion suspension. Pricey as all hell though

[@brianconnell6587]

what size wheels and tires do you have?

[@carsbymike5154]

Hey Brian. I’ve got 215/70/14 installed now. They are cutting it a bit close to the outside but plenty of room to the inside. Haven’t measured the wheel backspacing but that may be a way to get more clearance one way or another.