The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Driveline 1942 3/4 Ton Ring & Pinion Swap

Thanks for your input. I was aware of the 55-62 pumpkin swap from the Tech Tip article listed in the Stovebolt files. I do have one of these carriers (3.90) from a 55 1/2 ton. Yes, it would bolt right in to my OE 42 housing. Unfortunately, so far, I haven't been able to find all of the bearings and gears needed to rebuild the 55 diff carrier that I have. I kinda figured that the 1/2 ton R&P would not fit my 3/4 ton diff, what with the OE difference between torque tube in the 1/2 ton, and open driveshaft in the 3/4 ton. I'm gonna keep looking for the parts to rebuild my 55 carrier. I don't want to give up my OE artillery wheels and 6 lug axle configuration, so swapping out the axle is not my first choice, unless someone can recommend a later model axle that will allow me to mount my OE 6 lug artillery wheels. Thanks again for your help.