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Hi Guys My name is Robin and I just purchased my first 1951 3600 Chevy. Have many plans I want to do over the next 1-2 years. I am doing a retro mod and have a few Questions. I have decided on replacing the front end to a Heidts Mustang 2 and looking at a 4 link coil over for the rear but need to know what differencial will go on this truck. Already have a 350 and a Turbo 400 Tranny for it. Also what sizes of tires and rims have you had sucess with 16-17-18.
Thanks
Robin

First of all Welcome to the Bolt !! I went with a Heidts IFS on my 1951 3100 and I love it... It was a pretty cool install, and Im running 18"s with 235/40/ZR18 Toyo tires I think they worked out and look pretty cool as far as the rear end I went with a 1980 Trans Am with stock disc brakes but Im not sure on the gearing ???

Really nice project you have going there. That tire size looks good. I dont want to over kill the size of my tires and wasnt sure what would be a good fit I was thinking 20's at first but decide to big Your size looks bang on. Thanks for the help. You stuck with the stock rear end suspention I see think handling and traction will be good?
Robin

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Yea I think so... At some point I would like to go with a 4 link but for now it will do
Nice Truck you got there also !!

The differential choice is probably all up to you. If the truck is subject to heavy duty, or if you are putting a pretty decent engine in it, then you might want to go with a Ford 9 inch, Chevy 12-bolt, or maybe even a Dana 60 if you want ultimate strength. If it's just a street cruiser, not subject to heavy towing or heavy duty, then save some money and grab yourself a Chevy 10-bolt out of either a 70's or 80's F-body. The 80's F-bodies used a cone-type posi, which works extremely well but is non-rebuildable. That just means you buy a new one when the diff is rebuilt. So no biggie.