Rambler Hornet rear axle

[Andyd]

Anyone ever played with a Rambler Hornet rear axle?..........a mates just purchased a rod that supposedly has a Rambler Hornet rear end..........whats there is a tapered axle Salisbury style rear axle with a tin rear cover that has 10-12 bolts holding it on, the brake drums appear to have a dust cover or extension around the outer edge of the brake drum that extends back almost to be level with the outer edge of the backing plate......he's never played with a tapered rear axle tho' I have a puller if need be........it seems to be working o/k just curious if anyone has had experience with these tho' it does have oil leaks so the outer seals are kapput...........sorry no pics and I can't post here even if I had some.........lol........Andy Douglas

[enjenjo]

Most likely an AMC model 20. 8.75" ring gear, lots of ratios available. It uses a Traction lock LSD. Two piece axles with 29 splines. The axles and axle tubes are the weak point. It was used until 1986 on Jeeps.