OK guys, I'm new here so please pardon me if it's obvious. I've looked through the entire Driveline forum posts and can't seem to find an answer that gives me the definite warm and fuzzy feeling about which way to go. Here's my problem:
I have a '52 1/2 ton Chevy with a 235, 4-speed, closed drive shaft and the original rearend. As others have indicated, this rearend has a useless 1st gear (unless you're pulling stumps) and is screaming at 45-50 MPH. I'd like to be able to travel 70 MPH from time to time (or I'll get run over in Atlanta!) and need a rearend that will allow that. I can get a 3.55 ring and pinion set from a classic parts dealer but I suspect that will only get me to about 60 MPH comfortably. I'm thinking I'll need 3.08 to get me where I want to be. However, there are no 3.08 sets available as a direct replacement. Am I off base here? What other options do I have?
