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| | | | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 83 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 83 | It was suggested that I post here regarding what transmission, drive shaft & rear end would be needed or modifications if I replace the worn out 216 in my truck with a 235. I have a friend who has a 235 w/ bell housing and clutch. My truck has a worn out 3 speed, 411 rear end & u-joint. What are your recommendations for the upgrade? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 | Does the current setup have an open driveline or a torque tube? What is an "AK" BTW? I'd suggest a SM-420 4 speed and whatever rear axle matches your front wheel bolt pattern, if possible. Are you planning any kind of modern upgrade to the front suspension and/or brakes along the way? It would be a really good idea to have the wheel bolt pattern match, front to rear.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,691 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,691 | AK is the predecessor to the AD truck in GM nomenclature.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,212 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,212 | AK is the predecessor to the AD truck in GM nomenclature. I believe he is telling us he has a 1941 1/2 ton truck, Model 'AK'... Mike B  | | |
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