Thread: 1940 banjo rearend

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Just searching to see if anyone has done this or know of a thread about it. I am changing my stock 31 banjo rearend for a 1940 banjo,I will need to add some spring hangers on the 40 and so-cal sells them so no problem there.So I am asking if anyone has seen this done or like I said is there a tread out there about this.Thank's

type into google.....hanging a banjo rearend

Originally Posted by techinspector1

type into google.....hanging a banjo rearend

I will should have done that thank's

I changed the rear end in my 36 5 window for one from a 40 pick up. The torque tubes were different lengths, I don't remember which one was longer, so I just switched parts between the two. I t also required changing the drive shaft and if you have to do that be sure that you get the pins seated in the collar or they will work loose and over time will destroy the u-joint. The 40 rear end had more leafs in the spring than the 36 so I took the center pin out and removed leafs till I got the right pack. Be careful with the brake lines as they tend to bend very easily.

Here's one of the best ideas I've seen for this (see second post in the thread): Tech week- Model A simple tricks to update your car - THE H.A.M.B.

This assumes you've still got the Model A rear to scavenge from, and that the perches aren't all wallowed out (like they often are).

Ken's correct about drive shaft length, Model A was 103-ish inch wheelbase, the '40 112 inch, so you'll have to have both the torque tube and drive shaft shortened by a competent driveline shop or machinist.