Daytona RWD Conversion
Some time ago Mopar had a RWD conversion kit for the daytona, it retailed for about $1000US dollars,
It was designed to mount LA series Chrysler small-blocks.
but a few years back they stopped making the kit.
This page will highlight what parts you can use in order to make the conversion.
(sources are from Hot Rod Magazine, Dec '03 issue.)
The parts referenced from Chrysler / Dodge / Plymouth minivan parts are from models with five-stud, 4.5-inch bolt circle wheels. Do not use parts from '84-'85 with four-stud, 4.0-inch bolt circle wheels, or those from '87-'90 models with five-stud, 4.0-inch bolt circle wheels. Caliper design (1-pin or 2-pin) must be used with the correct corresponding hub and knuckle.
| Part Type | Usage | Part number |
| Caliper (1-pin design) | '89-'90 minivan | 377 |
| Caliper (2-pin design) | '87-'88 minivan | 327 |
| Hub (w/ 1-pin caliper) | '89-'90 minivan | 1248 |
| Hub (w/ 2-pin caliper) | '87-'88 minivan | 1211 |
| Knuckle (w/ 1-pin caliper) | '89-'90 minivan | 939 |
| Knuckle (w/ 2-pin caliper) | '87-'88 minivan | 913 |
| Rotor (11-inch-od, 5-stud) | '87-'90 minivan | 1216 |
| Steering rack (manual) | '87-'90 dakota | 1390 |
| Strut | '86-'90 minivan | 1002 |
It would be wise to use custom-ordered springs from places like suspension springs specialists. The big hurdle from the Mopar kit used an all-new fabbed K-member. Since it is no longer available you must start with the stock Daytona K-member, cut the bottom off it, and make a new boxed-tubing K-member to support can clear the V-8 engine, The wheels end up sticking out too far, requiring either relocating the Daytona control arms. The headers must be fabricated.
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