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| | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 639 | I'm gathering everything I need for a T5 swap in my '53 1/2 ton. I plan to use a '59 3.90 center section. I've read in the tech tips that a drive shaft from a 90s Astro van will work for this swap.
(1) Is this with the rear end in it's original location?
I haven't decided if I'm going to leave mine where its at or move it back to center the wheels in the fenders. If I decide to relocate the rear end,
(2) what drive shaft comes closest to fitting?
I'll be doing this in a friends garage and this is my daily driver so the smoother this goes the better. I need to have everything ready before I start because I don't have the luxury of spending a couple days scouting for a drive dhaft with my truck on jack stands. | | |
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