Hy 485window, welcome, please remember to tell us what year and size of truck you are asking questions about. I am going to assume that you have a 48 Chev five window half ton. You can remove the torque tube from your rear axle housing, and install the center from a 55B - 59 Chevy half ton, this will allow you to keep the rest of your truck stock, but give you an open driveline, hope that helps.
