Hi guys,
Ok, so I've decided that I want to keep the 283 and 4 speed, but I want to change the rear end gears for something that'll get me lower engine rpms on the highway. The rear end in it right now is not a Dana 44, it is the one with the round cover, and has 3:90 ratio...in other words, it's the stock 1961 Chev rear. Is there taller gear sets available that will work in the existing rear end? Or will I need to look for a Dana 44 from a GMC and change out the whole axle, as someone has suggested? I'd like to hear from those who have dealt with this issue themselves...I don't know what's really out there that will work. Was kinda hoping to just change the gears, not the whole axle.
