Justin, have you thought about adding an auxiliary transmission for
Overdrive and leaving the existing rear alone? This would give you the best
of both worlds, low range (normal direct drive) for the hard pull and high
range for the open highway. US Gear makes them. I don't know if it will
work for you or not, but a friend has one on his 32' motor home (454 w/
Turbo-400) and it works great. They cost about $1800.00. Try
www.usgear.com
Mike Boteler
'56 8400 Wrecker
Hughesville, Maryland
----- Original Message -----
From: "Justin C. Earl" <porkchopzz4@netzero.net>
To: "Truck List" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 1 ton rear question.. was: Camaro Rear End Years
> Anyone have any ideas for the 8 lug dual wheel rear ends on a 1 ton? I'm
> going to need to be able to get this truck on the interstate (mobile road
> service) and do at least 65-70 mph. I notice the gear change kits sold
mail
> order are only good for 1/2 ton trucks. =(
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Justin Earl
> '51 Chevy 1 ton dually
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