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3800 rear axle #991088 12/07/2013 3:34 AM
Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23 Western MA R Rustologist 'Bolter
Rustologist 'Bolter R Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 23 Western MA	My '55 3800 has a full floating dually rear axle. I know the gear ratio is 5.14:1. Are there any higher ratios available, like 3.73s or something? Is this the same axle used in the 3/4 tons? Nate in Western MA 1955 Second Series Chevy In the Stovebolt Gallery In the DITY Gallery 1964 K20 In the 60-66 Forum 1965 C30 1972 K20 1983 K10 1985 C20

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3800 rear axle	Rustologist	12/07/2013 3:34 AM
Re: 3800 rear axle	LONGBOX55	12/07/2013 3:59 AM
Re: 3800 rear axle	Rustologist	12/07/2013 5:24 AM
Re: 3800 rear axle	Whitedog	12/07/2013 5:47 AM
Re: 3800 rear axle	Rustologist	12/07/2013 6:22 PM
Re: 3800 rear axle	Whitedog	12/07/2013 7:04 PM
Re: 3800 rear axle	1951Chevy1Ton	12/08/2013 1:35 AM

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