You can put the centre section from a 55 and later half ton right into your existing centre section keeping your existing axles. The ratio is 3.90:1, not as low as your existing 4.11. Its a bolt in swap and it will give you an open drive shaft. You would have to weld the spring perches.

Last edited by olblu49; 12/19/2007 8:13 AM.

1949 Chevy 1/2-Ton
"Sedgewick"
In the Gallery
1989 Caprice