1961 Mounting rearend

[keithnh]

Just obtained correct rear for my 61 I believe (supposed to be a 62). I dont know ratio but appears to be complete and intact. Will crack open after sandblast/primer to check ratio and 3rd member axle condition. Need to install asap and would like to 1 and done it. Shopping for parts I need .. found new lower shock mount/u-bolt plates for 90.00/pr. See many other parts per Larry's blow-up of "1961 rear suspension", many with a number code that appear unavailable from his catalog. Wondered if there is another place I can look that will have everything needed. Thought PST might have a "kit" but couldnt find on their site. Not looking for race parts just correct factory-type parts. Wish I could get all correct Moog parts if they exist.

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[KC'62]

Just obtained correct rear for my 61 I believe (supposed to be a 62). I dont know ratio but appears to be complete and intact. Will crack open after sandblast/primer to check ratio and 3rd member axle condition. Need to install asap and would like to 1 and done it. Shopping for parts I need .. found new lower shock mount/u-bolt plates for 90.00/pr. See many other parts per Larry's blow-up of "1961 rear suspension", many with a number code that appear unavailable from his catalog. Wondered if there is another place I can look that will have everything needed. Thought PST might have a "kit" but couldnt find on their site. Not looking for race parts just correct factory-type parts. Wish I could get all correct Moog parts if they exist.

If your still in need of parts , try Bird Nest in Oregon. I have also gotten info from them by calling, they yry to help.

 

[keithnh]

Ordered their catalog ... noted they had some suspension parts I believe Larry's didnt from their pdf, numbers seemed to correspond with Larry's diagram. Cool 🙂

 

[Rom324]

Ordered their catalog ... noted they had some suspension parts I believe Larry's didnt from their pdf, numbers seemed to correspond with Larry's diagram. Cool 🙂

Birds nest is the place to shop for used parts. Ask for Fred or Grif. They are the best. Jim

 

[Rom324]

Birds nest is the place to shop for used parts. Ask for Fred or Grif. They are the best. Jim

 

[KULTULZ]

Just obtained correct rear for my 61 I believe (supposed to be a 62). I dont know ratio but appears to be complete and intact. Will crack open after sandblast/primer to check ratio and 3rd member axle condition. Need to install asap and would like to 1 and done it. Shopping for parts I need .. found new lower shock mount/u-bolt plates for 90.00/pr. See many other parts per Larry's blow-up of "1961 rear suspension", many with a number code that appear unavailable from his catalog. Wondered if there is another place I can look that will have everything needed. Thought PST might have a "kit" but couldnt find on their site. Not looking for race parts just correct factory-type parts. Wish I could get all correct Moog parts if they exist.

The 1961 BIRD rear suspension has some differences from the 1962-63 -

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[keithnh]

Quite a difference .. likely the 61-62 rears will interchange mount-wise if entire mount package kept same. Looks like later has a sturdier spring to axle mount, not sure about difference in front spring-frame setup. Wonder if leaf springs are same? .. looks like they might be. Have to check my front and rear spring to frame mounts as well as acquire the axle mount setups I have not one part of. Will copy this diagram and add to my search list.

 

[keithnh]

Curious why 5775 pn's illustrated show 4 different parts .. my rear ones have been yanked on possibly the fronts as well as there is only a loose pole axle under car. May need to replace any or all of those.

 

[aa010175]

I have a 61 in my 62. The axle’s are different between the 61 and 62. The 61 is smaller. Dave

 

[keithnh]

In what way different?

 

[KULTULZ]

I have a 61 in my 62. The axle’s are different between the 61 and 62. The 61 is smaller. Dave

Did the axle housing leaf spring pads line up correctly?

 

[KULTULZ]

Curious why 5775 pn's illustrated show 4 different parts .. my rear ones have been yanked on possibly the fronts as well as there is only a loose pole axle under car. May need to replace any or all of those.

The top ILL shows MODEL YEAR 1961, the second ILL shows MODEL YEARS 1962/63. The rear suspension was upgraded in 1962 for a better ride (ride comfort)

 

[keithnh]

Rears are still at blast shop, havent gotten it under car yet. Will make a paper impression of leaf spring pads today, compare to car this week-end .. snap some closeups of my "5775's" front and rear as well. Possibly see if they are bent, will not know if they are "true" .. believe this would have major impact on cruising ability. I like stopping and going straight no hands on wheel .. especially with a heavier car.

Looking closer at illustration appears I will have to measure mount pin distance between each other as springs may be closer together on 62-3 ... *&#@!! 🙂