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RE: [oletrucks] rear gears and swap

To: "'mark'" <ccpanel@jps.net>, <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] rear gears and swap
From: "George Perez" <g.perez@charter.net>
Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2003 08:29:47 -0500
Hey Mark: Thanks for the Info. Is this an easy swap (bolt in) or will I
need to modify the frame Et? Also are these rear ends Leaf spring units
and if so do I need to use the original ones or can I use the ones on my
truck (55 TF)? Any tips Welcome.

Thanks Again
George
55 TF

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of mark
Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 2:29 AM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] rear gears and swap

try 73-81 GM 10 bolt corporate which comes in gears from 2:38 or lower
to
3:90 or higher. posi/non... comes in 
camaro/TA/nova/skylark/caddy.... etc. holds my 4000# panel up just fine
with
700R4 and huffed 305 with a lead foot. 3.42 gears and 255/60-15 tires...
nothin broken so far after 85,000 nasty miles!
mark

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