I need help what rear end can I use for 73 boat tail

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  1. Timo73riv

    Timo73riv Member

    What rear end can I swap mine out with its done help please !!!
     
  2. Timo73riv

    Timo73riv Member

    I'm in New Mexico I'm not able to make the ride rn lol
     
  3. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    What is actually wrong with your current rear?
     
  4. Timo73riv

    Timo73riv Member

    The rear wheel seal keeps failing replaced it a few times and it's also shifted to the right about 2 3 inches to the right
     
  5. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    With the right measurements, you can probably order axle shafts from Moser. Ask Monzaz or Brian Trick about that.
     
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  6. Timo73riv

    Timo73riv Member

    Idk my whole axle is shifted to the right..not sure what to do lol u think it's the axle shafts ?
     
  7. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    I don't know either, you have the car.:) If the entire rear is shifted, you may have rusted parts/mounts, or bent control arms. You need to get under there and figure out the problem, then go from there. Should be fairly obvious if you look carefully. Can't fix a problem until you know exactly what's wrong.

    You asked about axle shafts. That's the only reason I mentioned them.
     
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  8. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Post some pictures, that might help.
     
  9. Timo73riv

    Timo73riv Member

    Well I took a look and my left side trailing Arm is bent ..maybe that's the problem.?? I'll snap.some pics after work!
     
  10. Luxus

    Luxus Gold Level Contributor

    Yes, that is the problem.
     
  11. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Sounds like someone took a slide into a curb! Yes, the only thing that will cause your rear end to be offset is REALLY bad bushings or bent arms.
     
  12. Quick Buick

    Quick Buick Arlington Wa

    With the seals blowing it sounds to me the like the whole rear assembly needs to be replaced...

    Bought a reared out of car that blasted in the right rear wheel area.. That RE keep blowing wheel bearings.. At first thought the bearing were just junk... After the 3rd bearing fail the tire was finally showing some weird ware.... Swapped out another RE all was good then..
     
  13. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    If the seal is continually failing, then you more than likely have a slightly bent axle shaft. I wouldn't toss the entire rear before I swapped the shaft.
     
  14. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    That could also be the case...especially with a hard lateral hit like what might have bent that control arm. Who knows whats wrong with the rear at this point.
     
  15. Timo73riv

    Timo73riv Member

    Wasn't hit ..didn't hit a curb..I'm thinking they jcked it up by the trail arm at the shop when they were painting it
     
  16. Timo73riv

    Timo73riv Member

    Sheesh
     

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  17. Timo73riv

    Timo73riv Member

    Might just find a rear end I guess
     
  18. Quick Buick

    Quick Buick Arlington Wa

    Maybe just a trailering arm would fix it... Including the seal issuse when it's back in place...
     
  19. Timo73riv

    Timo73riv Member

    What's stopping me is I don't wanna drive 600 miles lmao I found one guys and it's only down the the street from me ! prayers do work!
     
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