With a floor jack, some jackstands, and an air gun, we pulled the 831/44 rearend out and swapped the newly delivered Strange Engineering S-60 in its place. With that completed, we added our 11-inch backing plates and Raybestos brake parts and then installed the new Classic Tube hard lines.
Our Strange S-60 rearend fit up and into our '63 Belvedere perfectly. The chrome Dana-style cover really shows it off too. | 
The Strange S-60 S/T Street and Track axle (right) measures 1.50 inches in diameter, which is comparatively larger than the stock axle from the 831/44 rearend (left). The S/T axles incorporate large 3.150-inch axle bearings for added strength. |
The leaf-spring perches on the S-60 locate precisely onto the stock positioning pins, making this a true bolt in. | |
The new S-60 install went great and looks pretty cool too with its Dana 60 chrome cover. As we get closer to having our 505-inch Mopar off the dyno, we're looking forward to churning the horsepower through this new S-60. To use one of these in your Mopar, all you have to do is bolt it in, add gear oil, and fire up your motor. Think of it as a crate engine for your rearend.
By The Numbers
For just $1,849, the bolt-in Strange S-60 includes: A completely new and assembled S-60 rearend for your A-, B-, or E-Body Mopar; Strange 35-spline S/T Street and Track axles; your choice of a 3.54-5.87 gear ratio, 1350 pinion yoke, drain plug, 3-inch axletubes fully welded into the centersection, 3.150-inch axle bearings and more.
The 35-splined Strange S-60 S/T axle (right) is made from SAE 1550 steel and is induction-hardened during manufacturing from a process that pulls the axle through an electric coil. This makes the axle incredibly rugged for almost all street and strip use. | 
e outfitted our S-60 rearend with a full set of Raybestos products that included new wheel cylinders, PG brake shoes, 11-inch drums, a hardware kit, hydraulic hoses, and parking brake cables. All the brake parts fit perfectly and we chose them because of the great performance we've experienced with other Raybestos brake parts. |
We ordered our S-60 with Mopar-style ends to accept our 11-inch-drum-brake backing plates. The S/T Series axles are installed with a flange and press-on axle bearing, and the CNC-machined hubs are fitted with premium-grade studs for added strength. | |
The chart below is based on the dimensions and styles of '62 to '67 B-Body 831/44-inch rearends. Remember, before you order any rearend, it's best to take a few minutes and make your own measurements to ensure proper rearend and wheel and tire fitment.