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| | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 60 | I own a 49 1/2 ton with a 54 engine, but still has the original rear end. does anyone have a suggestion as to what year new rear end to look for and where??? | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | We need an idea of what your plans are for the truck before we can recommend a rear end or a tranny change. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248 | There is always the ring and pinion swap (3:55 to 1) using the original housing....
John | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 60 | Sorry.. It will be just a restored work truck, but needs to drive at highway speeds...65-70 mph | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248 | You can buy a ring and pinion set for 3:55 ratio that you swap in your existing differential and torque tube in place of your 4:10 gears.
John | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,248 | The only other way to get to 65 mph would be to swap in something like a modern 5 speed T-5 transmission and open type differential.
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