> HAs anyone used Patrick's new rear gears for the torque tube?? What about
> relocating the gas tank to the rear?
> I know we see this type of stuff in the magizenes
I wrote about Patrick's gears in This Old Truck a couple of years ago. the
trouble with magazines is they advertise this stuff, so don't criticise. I
said it was not good if you have a stock 216 (lowers torque) or live in hilly
terrain. (More downshifting on hills). If you do freeway driving with a 235
on flat terrain this is for you. Patrick gives good instructions. I've
installed about 6 of these, none on my own trucks.
I like the gas tank inside cab. I wrote about this in Pickups 'n Panels in
Print a couple of years ago. By moving tank behind rear axle you are
vulnerable in rear end collision. I went thru pertinent Federal MV safety
standards in the article. Best location outside cab is panel/ suburban
location inside frame rails behind cab, in front of rear axle.
Bob ADler
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