Part profile

Packard Twin-Traction rear axle

Name: Packard Twin-Traction rear axle
Brand: Packard

axle · Packard

Rear Axle Paths reference for the 1956 Packard Caribbean 374 Dual-Quad 1956 Packard Caribbean 374 Dual-Quad

Why It Matters

Twin-Traction was the optional limited-slip path for the semi-floating Salisbury hypoid rear axle. The carrier, ratio, and installation remain individual-car evidence.

Also Known As

1956 Packard limited slipPackard Twin Traction5688 Twin-Traction

Used On

1 linked car page.

series 5688 six-passenger two-door custom hardtop (5697) or custom convertible (5699)

1956 Packard Caribbean 374 Dual-Quad

5697 hardtop and 5699 convertible

Related Parts

engine assembly

1956 Caribbean 374 engine assembly

interior

1956 Caribbean reversible seat cushions

body

1956 Caribbean tri-color body

carburetor

1956 Packard dual Rochester 4GC induction

transmission

Electronic Push-Button Ultramatic

brake

Packard Easamatic power drum brakes

suspension

Packard Torsion-Level suspension

Source Trail

Automotive History Preservation Society 1956 Packard Cars Fact Sheet

Packard Division, Studebaker-Packard Corporation 1955-1956 Packard OHV V-8 Described

Studebaker-Packard Corporation 1956 Packard Models, Prices, Weights, and Production

Packard Division, Studebaker-Packard Corporation 1956 Packard AMA Consolidated Specification Questionnaire

Packard Division, Studebaker-Packard Corporation 1956 Packard Deluxe Sales Brochure

Packard Division, Studebaker-Packard Corporation 1956 Packard Full-Line Foldout Brochure

Packard Division, Studebaker-Packard Corporation 1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible Advertisement

The Packard Club Packard Reference Data