My 53 3/4 ton now has 4:11 rear end gears and wow what a difference it made in all around driving. The 53 has the carrier bearing then to the open drive line, guess your truck would be similar. This may make swapping the trans a bit of a job vs. a bolt in but the overdrive trany would be a huge plus.


It's easier to get forgiveness than permission!
1946 1/2-Ton Chevy
1953 Chevy 3/4-ton Factory Stakebed