measuring question 8 3/4

[USCG Charger]

looking at this chart http://www.bigblockdart.com/techpages/diffchart.shtml  whats the flange? is that the piece that goes around the drum brakes? or do I need to take off the brakes to get this measurement? I know some say that the chart is wrong and that from flange to flange its 52 5/8 or something like that!

I also read that I can still use it if its a b body 8 3/4 I just need to force the leafs in or move the perches! The question w/this is will my wheels stick out when doing this? Even w/a big offset rim? remember I have a 73 Dart Swinger so the wheel well is a little shallow!

Please shed some light on this subject for me!

Thanks
Jason

[USCG Charger]

c'mon guyz..... Help....I know ya'll know the answers!

Jason

[moparrr07]

the flange in where the brake drum mounts on to,

[jacks62440]

http://www.moparts.com/Tech/Archive/axle/17.html    I think the best one may be from a 66-69 B-body I think it is 55" Weld on new perches, It's only 1/2" but do it right.   

[68_GSS]

looking at this chart http://www.bigblockdart.com/techpages/diffchart.shtml  whats the flange? is that the piece that goes around the drum brakes? or do I need to take off the brakes to get this measurement? I know some say that the chart is wrong and that from flange to flange its 52 5/8 or something like that!

The 52-5/8 measurement is from housing flange to housing flange, the brake backing plates attach to the housing flange.