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| | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12 | OK so I searched for an hour and haven't been able to find the idea rear end swap for a 56 1/2 ton, stock 235 with a manual 3 speed trans with O.D. What rear if any will match up with my existing springs to be mounted on the top side to lower the truck, give me a late model bolt patern, and a gear ratio in the 350 range? Many thanks! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 | Gonna have to do some work if you want to change it. The spring purches will have to be welded to the new axle where you need them. There are plenty of axles that are suitable... just bring a measuring tape to the wrecking yard. If you hate crawling around in the mud at wrecking yards get yourself an IMCA modified ford 9 inch as you can get them made new with any width, bolt pattern, and gear ratio. It'll save you money in the long run because you will probably end up rebuilding that junkyard axle anyway. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | rear above the springs isn't the best choice, there's monoleafs available ... I think most use 60's /70's mid size GM car rears to get the 5 bolt pattern, various ratios to hunt for
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