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Rear axle centerline 1955 series 1 1/2 ton
#1157080 03/27/2016 2:30 PM
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Anybody have any idea what or where rear axle center line would be on a 1955 series one 1/2 ton pickup? I understand this was a weird model year because they used 2 different frames, outside frame spring mounts and under frame spring shackle hookups. My truck I believe was under frame, no mounts on side of frame. I am looking to install a decent rear that would work with a 5.3 LS.
Re: Rear axle centerline 1955 series 1 1/2 ton
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Re: Rear axle centerline 1955 series 1 1/2 ton
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Its an AD built in Atlanta Ga.march of 1955 I realize GM had the centerline 2 inches forward we want it centered as soon as we find a rear that will work. I should have marked the center before I removed old rear.
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I do not think it matters that much unless there fenders that should have the tires centered which a 1.5 ton does not have.

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'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.
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