I have a 235 in my 51 and the original torque tube, and 4:11 gearing. Im not wanting a streetrod as I bought this truck because its a stovebolt and period looking.
like everyone else Im wanting to change to a 3:55 gear.
the 3:55 install kit and the ring n pinion are over $900 combined and I am not comfortable doing the swap myself based on what Im reading needs to be done.THIS IS A BIG JOB!
PARTS AND LABOR IM LOOKING BETWEEN 1700 AND 1900 INSTALLED.
I am curious what my options are. I do not want to run a T5 my origianl trans 3speed on column works great and shifts like butter.
I do not want an S10 frame if I did I would have bought anS10 truck.
I have heard of using early 50's powerglide car rears due to the factory 3:55 gear and torque tube on 46 and older truck but what are the alternatives for the AD trucks.
thanks
