Originally Posted by tclederman
Is this what you referred to?

Tech Tips - Axels - The Need For Speed

"Advance Design (1947.2 — 1955.1) 1-Ton Truck Rear Axle Ring and Pinion Swap!"
No thats not it but thanks for sharing anyway. It was interesting and helpful to read through. I found the list I was referring to and it wasn't as long as I thought it was. Anyway I read on another forum someone said a Ford 9 inch third member would fit this stock 54 chevy axle housing and give you a yolk for an open drive shaft. I am 99%percent sure thats not true but has anyone ever heard of this? For me keeping the existing axle with brakes and everything and just getting a different third member would be ideal. It seems like very people even talk about this as an option. I heard an early 55 third member would fit the axle. Does anyone know would any other years fit? Would a car differential fit? It seems like car parts are much more common than truck parts.

Thanks again