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#30905 11/04/2003 3:28 AM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | I hate to disagree but I have installed the center section from 55-62 1/2 tons into 40-54 1/2 ton axle housings many times. They even use the same axle splines. The standard ratio is 3.9 which is not that much better then 4.11. There was a 3.7 option starting in 58 but it is rare. The auto ratio was 3.38 which Patricks reproduces. You will also need to remount the housing to the springs with solid pads.
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