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| | | | Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 15 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2020 Posts: 15 | I have a 1950 3600 with an 8 bolt rear end. I'd like it to be a touch faster. I know someone with a 3100 rear end. Are the 1/2 ton rears interchangeable to fit my 3/4 ton? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 102 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 102 | The short answer is no, they are not interchangeable. Your truck most likely has an Eaton HO52,HO72 rear axle. Check to see what gear ratio you have, but 4.56 is the fastest As I recall. Look in the 1 ton forum, pinned at the top is A LOT of information about axle swaps for better gears. Most of this info is applicable to 3/4 and 1 tons.
Jon | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | 4.10 from 3/4 ton w/ auto trans. will work.
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.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,723 | As stated above, most likely your truck still has its original HO52 rear axle. If so, the upgrade to better highway speeds is one of the easiest projects there is for these trucks. Read this Tech Tip Article The info in it applies to the 3600 trucks as well as the 3800 series.
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | |
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