I just acquired a axle from a 55.1 series with 3.90 gears. I'm doing a full frame off resto on my 1951 5 window and have had my frame and suspension done for some time. Chassis, axles, springs, brackets all powder coated, and yes I already rebuilt my torque tube with new 3:55 from Patricks and new bearings. However, now I'm changing directions and want to change my 3 on the tree to a t5. Now that I found this axle. (Hard to come by!) should I get the 3:38 from Patricks or with the t5, are the 3:90 gears fine?
Question 2: I've heard I can drill the 55.1 axle spring perches to position the axle where it should be as compared to my springs meant for the torque tube. Is this true?
Question 3: also heard I can just turn my springs around? T or F?
Question 4: does the s10 t5 come up thru the factory 4 speed trans covers or do I need to cut a new hole in a 3 speed cover that has no holes for a shifter?
I appreciated any info.
Last edited by fosters51deluxe5; 12/02/2014 12:05 AM.
