check on jim carters web page --- he has a section about this
Rich Reul
1951 3604
Dixon, IL
rreul@cin.net
----- Original Message -----
From: <CLLLSLS@aol.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2000 2:11 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] swapping 1 ton for 3/4 ton running gear (AD)
> Hey everyone,
>
> Well, if the ride's about the same, I guess there's no reason to swap
> suspension. I know I've read on this list about putting later model,
taller
> ratio (4.10) ring & pinions in. What year/model rig is a likely candidate
to
> have a 4.10 ring & pinion that will work?
>
> Dustin
> 50 & 53 GMC 1/2 tons
> 48 GMC 3/4 ton
> 48 Chev 1 ton pickup
>
>
> In a message dated 00-06-15 06:49:25 EDT, you write:
>
> << What I want to know is... Can I put my 3/4 ton suspension/running gear
> under it
>
> The 3/4 ton has a short torque tube but one ton has completely open
> driveshafts. Ride will be about the same.
> Bob ADler >>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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