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Old 05-06-2021, 06:40 PM   #13
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Default Re: Torque tube shortening recommendations

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Originally Posted by PeteVS View Post
There's also a difference in torque tube lengths for early and late '32s.
They're a completely different animal - as the early 32 Rear is really kind of a carry over from the Model A era - and the torque tube flange that bolts to the banjo is round. You cannot use the early 32 torque-tube with a later rear end - and the driveshaft is also different. Most 32's that I've seen have the early style rear end.

The late 32 rear had a scalloped rear torque-tube flange (like a 33 - 34) and the internals are exactly like a 33-34 rear.

It is quite hard to find an original 32 rear end with the later torque-tube, driveshaft and 33-34 style of pumpkin - but they are out there. Lots of guys have taken 33 - 34 rears and shortened the torque tube and driveshaft to fit a 32.
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