Dave, just off hand do you have a handle on any of the gear
ratios options available in the '55-'62 1/2 ton rear axles?
Such as manual, 3sp., 4sp., automatic, 4x4, V8, 6cyl, etc.
When you say "direct swap" do you mean the original axles
will fit also? Has there been a discussion on solid mounting the
housing? Seems I recall something about just having to lock up
the seat. I would think that would best be done with the torque
tube still made up to the trans to keep the angle correct, no?
I've a friend that is interested in making this swap. He's had a
Muncie 4sp ever since that was the popular trans some time
back. Personally I'd look for a T-5 if I was looking to upgrade
to an open drive line.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
Last edited by Denny Graham; 11/12/2013 4:10 PM.
