Amazon rear end and 544

lelshaddai · Dec 5th, 2017, 16:29

Question, will an Amazon wagon (63-68) rearend fit into a 62 544? Is it the same Dana Spicer 27? Will the carrier and internals work?

Derek UK · Dec 6th, 2017, 13:34

The wagons had two different axles so that is something to think about. For you I would guess that just finding another PV axle would be the best bet and the most economical way to solve your problem. I suspect that you will also ask the question on Brickboard............

Volvorama · Dec 8th, 2017, 08:52

Wagon axles are rarer and more valuable. If it's the axle ratio you're after an overdrive Amazon is the same as a wagon and I think the saloon (sedan) axle is more similar to the PV externally. It may even be identical.

lelshaddai · Dec 8th, 2017, 14:18

I looked at three cars yesterday. Two had the Dana 23 and the wagon had the 4.56 ration. My 62 has the Dana 27 with 4.1.

Does anyone have the spacer sleeve (Thrust block) in the carrier, that holds the shafts in place? That is cracked in half and may be a good place to start in replacing it.
Jim

Derek UK · Dec 8th, 2017, 23:00

A Jeep shop might be able to help you with the spacer.

Dec 5th, 2017, 16:29	#1
lelshaddai Senior Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2022 02:42 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Mesa, Arizona	Amazon rear end and 544 Question, will an Amazon wagon (63-68) rearend fit into a 62 544? Is it the same Dana Spicer 27? Will the carrier and internals work? __________________ 1962 Volvo PV544 1951 Studebaker Starlight State Commander Coupe 1953 Studebaker Starlight Commander

Dec 8th, 2017, 08:52	#3
Volvorama Too many cats Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 09:02 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Birmingham	Options Wagon axles are rarer and more valuable. If it's the axle ratio you're after an overdrive Amazon is the same as a wagon and I think the saloon (sedan) axle is more similar to the PV externally. It may even be identical. __________________ Mark

Dec 8th, 2017, 14:18	#4
lelshaddai Senior Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2022 02:42 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Mesa, Arizona	I looked at three cars yesterday. Two had the Dana 23 and the wagon had the 4.56 ration. My 62 has the Dana 27 with 4.1. Does anyone have the spacer sleeve (Thrust block) in the carrier, that holds the shafts in place? That is cracked in half and may be a good place to start in replacing it. Jim __________________ 1962 Volvo PV544 1951 Studebaker Starlight State Commander Coupe 1953 Studebaker Starlight Commander

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Dec 6th, 2017, 13:34	#2
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 11:36 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	The wagons had two different axles so that is something to think about. For you I would guess that just finding another PV axle would be the best bet and the most economical way to solve your problem. I suspect that you will also ask the question on Brickboard............

Dec 8th, 2017, 23:00	#5
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 11:36 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	A Jeep shop might be able to help you with the spacer.

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