Fellow oletruckers,
Thanks to all who responded to my question about keeping a 3/4 ton
frame/suspension versus switching to a 1/2 ton frame and/or installing
a
Mustang II IFS.
I think that for the present (and probably the future) I will stay with
the 3/4 ton frame and the original equipment under the front. As for
the rearend, can anyone recommend a good replacement as I currently do
not have anything except for a 1985 Silverado rearend? The Silverado
rearend appears to be just a bit too wide. If possible I would like to
avoid the enclosed driveshaft (since I don't have the original motor
and
transmission). I plan to install some type of standard tranny but have
not decided which to use yet. Like someone else on the list I would
like for my truck to go (at least) 70 and so gear ratios for both the
tranny (overdrive?) and rearend become somewhat of an issue (about
which
I know next to nothing). Are the 3/4 ton rearends from late 50's
pickups the same width as early 50's? Is there a web site where I can
look this stuff up?
You guys obviously know a lot more about this sort of thing than I do
so
any information or suggestions is welcome and most helpful.
BobK
51 3/4 ton 5-window (daily driver in a year or two)
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