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| | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 53 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 53 | I've had the 51 3/4 ton running for a couple of years now and have decided to keep it somewhat original with the straight axle and inline six. But upgrade the brakes and rear axle. I have newer heavy trucks so the switch to the 1/2 ton alows more options for rear gear ratios and front brakes. Plus as you know parts are cheaper and easier to find for the 1/2 tons.
Any advice on search topics to find the information I need will be appreciated as will any knowledge from those who have been down this road.
Jim | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | I would pull the rear center section from a GM truck up to mid 70's. From what I know the centers are the same on the 3/4T and up TC can help you, I think he has a few Scott
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Is this a Chevy or a GMC? GMC made a 1/2-ton long box truck that might help you identify the best approach. The GMC parts book would help select parts for this swap.
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It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 53 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 53 | This one is Chevy with the 7 foot box. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 | Scott, sent ya a PM.
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