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Re: Which direction on one ton 1949 GMC flatbed.
Hotrod Lincoln #1211947 04/06/2017 10:32 PM
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There are lots of posts in the drivetrain section, but in my 48 3/4 ton, I used a 4.11 axle out of a 2004 chevy 2500 HD. The parking brake cables work and look ok also. faster gears, disc brakes... The only draw back is the new axle is ~4-5 inches wider.

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Re: Which direction on one ton 1949 GMC flatbed.
Lotsahorses #1211961 04/06/2017 11:43 PM
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I haven't finished it yet but I have a 14 bolt and I'am adapting rear disc from an 05 GM 3/4 ton, probably same as above. Same width as original.

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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Re: Which direction on one ton 1949 GMC flatbed.
Lotsahorses #1211985 04/07/2017 2:44 AM
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They come in vans and pickups, dually, all different widths, get out your tape measure to find what width fits your truck, then you know what truck to look for ratio in.

Ed

'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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