[Oletrucks] Torque Tube Conversion

[Robert Baird]

Yes I put a 55 fst series known as a 55T rear end used till 63 in Chevy 
trucks 1/2 ton you will have to change the spring perches you will need 
a later trans up to 1974 or so SM420and have a drive shaft built.

Robert

Ric McAnulty wrote:
> With winter approaching quickly I thought it might be a good time to take a
> look at replacing the torque tube set up in my '50. Does anyone have or know
> of a writeup on replacing the torque tube / rearend set up that details pieces
> used that fit and makes this as easy a swap as possible?  I have a 235 with a
> 4-speed 'granny' trans in a '50 custom cab 3100.
> Since I'm not totally mechanically inclined, I want to make this as detailed a
> job as I can for my mechanic to hold costs down.
> Any and all info would be appreciated.
>
> Ric
>
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