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| | | | Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 65 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 65 | Hi Guys,
I’m looking for 3.55 ring and pinion for my 48’ rear. Is Patrick’s still in business? I called the number and got no answer and the idea of getting the gears and all the other parts in one kit seems really easy for a novice like me. Anyway does anyone know of an other retailer that sells the gears and the other parts? Thanks | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 | Do your due diligence on Patrick’s. Try using the Stovebolt search at the top of this forum. Just type in Patrick’s.ðŸ›
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
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USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 65 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 65 | Well after reading that thread about how Patrick’s screwed over so many customers is very disappointing. It’s getting harder and harder to trust anybody anymore! So does anyone have a reliable vendor for ring and pinion and other parts needed for a high speed rear? Thanks | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 | Try Mothertrucker. Do a search for contact info.
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 306 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 306 | ** Got mine for a 53 chevy from Jim Carter within a few days after ordering it. **
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 631 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 631 | Try Mothertrucker. Do a search for contact info. Plus 2 on mother trucker......... | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 260 Haunting the SBP since 2001 | | Haunting the SBP since 2001 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 260 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | MT is the importer. There will be no BS from MT. Classic Parts sells an installation kit (which includes a tool or two). A dial indicator and stand will be needed - available from Harbor Freight and others. Read this Tech Tip several times - provided/written/produced by Chris. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 631 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 631 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 65 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 65 | Thanks for all the info! I order gears from mothertrucker and install kit from classic parts. I’ll post my success or failure in about a month. Thanks for the help! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 760 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 760 | Got mine from Mother Trucker. I didn't initially buy an installation kit, but I ended up needing everything in the kit. I ended up buying the pieces separately and probably paid a penalty for it.
Mike Burns
1940 Chev 1/2 ton
1953 Chev 1/2 ton
1950 Studebaker Starlight Coupe
1947 Indian Chief
1943 Indian 741
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | Wait, and save up your money, to be able to buy the installation kit. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 631 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 631 | My stock differential was in good condition, no issues. Did the 3:55 gear swap.
I did not buy the install kit.
Used the template on the DEVE site to make the spacer tool.
Purchased OEM shims to set the pinion depth. The bearing can all be reused and no pressing or cutting is required to swap the gears.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,095 | The irony of Patricks is, I sent him a letter long before computers asking about a gear change and he sent me back a scathing response for modifying my truck.
Ron, The Computer Greek I love therefore I am.1954 3100 Chevy truckIn the Gallery 2017 Buick Encore See more pix1960 MGA Roadster Sold 7/18/2017
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 65 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 65 | So you sell the gears, but when a customer wants to buy them they get scolded. Seems like a strange business model! Lol. Anyway I got the gears and install kit on the way so hopefully things will go well with the swap. Be on the lookout for tech questions once I get into it. Thanks for all the help so far! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,845 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,845 | Hope it all works out for you. Got my 3.55 setup from Patrick's many years ago. One of the best mods I've done to the green turd.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
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