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HI, can any one tell me if what i read is true?closed tube rear end in all pass car & half ton chevy trucks are the same? (49-54)THE guts. I need gears for a 4:11 and there is one on ebay that looks like what i need. THANK for replies. BJF

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TRUCK HAS 5 stud axles not 6 stud does it matter? THANKS BJF

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Not the same.


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OK, maybe you could tell me what to look for so i can identify what i have in this truck. Markings on gears or what truck rear ends where used. exploded views of these rear ends ( CLOSED shaft) all look the same. THANKS BJF

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1940-53 1/2 ton truck 4.11 gears will be the same.
You should put an ad in parts wanted section here, there should be plenty laying around from 3.55 conversions.


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