Ok I have 2 questions. I am still trying to connect my non torque tube tranny to my torque tube axle. At the junk yard today I spotted a different tranny that I can rob the back plate and u joint off of and would I think do what I need. But I am still considering changing over to an open drive shaft. I am just torn because I am trying to stay somewhat original with the project but I don't want something that is going to be so slow or high maintenance that it is impractical to use. I want to have some fun with the truck but I also want to use it for typical home owner hauling jobs. Can some one tell me a good donor vehicle for an open drive axle? I would for sure like the same length as stock, same 6 lug hub pattern, and if possible the same brake components. In hind sight I should have changed over to 5 lug hubs and it would make this a little easier. But at this point I have the entire front end rebuilt and wheels bought so I just want the truck to be running and usable with the 6 lugs bolt pattern.
Also can someone explain or show me a picture of what supports the rear of the tranny? My truck has no cross member past the bell housing and neither did any truck at the junk yard today. Maybe they just didn't need any support for the rear of the tranny but I find that hard to believe especially since the torque tube appear to be held up by the tranny as well.
Thanks
