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#50037 09/12/2005 3:53 PM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 255 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 255 | Hey All, I have been searching for a long time for some 4.10 gears for my daily driver 48-3/4 ton truck. I finally found a set thanks to fellow bolter Tyler. He had a set he wasnt using and I had some spare parts I wasnt using so we traded. The best part was that my brother was able to deliver the parts each way and I didnt have to pay shipping. I had a chance to get the new carrier in yesterday and WOW what a difference. The engine is so quiet I may need to invest in a sound system now. I am really looking forward to the improved gas mileage, even if its only 1 or 2 mpg. I highly recommend the swap if you can find the carrier. I still seem to have plenty of power, even with my worn out 235.
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#50038 09/12/2005 6:06 PM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 328 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 328 | Congrats Ralph! I know you have been looking for those gears for a while.
Phil
Never hold your farts in. They travel up your spine and into your brain...that is where crappy ideas come from.
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#50039 09/12/2005 8:10 PM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 | [is jealous] Lucky dog. Of course, It would help (I suppose) if I had my truck roadworthy... Lack of brakes is a big deal. At least, it is to the sheriff.  | | |
#50040 09/13/2005 12:14 AM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 313 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 313 | Hi oldtmy48! I have a 49 3/4 ton that I want to do the same to. They are geared so low, that after you shift into 4th, you need one more gear! I have a question of you. Now since you have the higher rear end, how's it's take off power from a stop, in second?
Thanks!
KT
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1949 3/4 ton Chevy
1953 3100 with 1957 235, T5 and 12 bolt 373 rear
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#50041 09/13/2005 12:41 AM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 | OldMy, I know what you mean!
kthomas, I thought I might lug down when I started in 2nd (out of 4) with my 4.10 gears but no problem whatsoever.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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#50042 09/13/2005 1:41 AM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 313 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 313 | Thanks Wally!
KT
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1949 3/4 ton Chevy
1953 3100 with 1957 235, T5 and 12 bolt 373 rear
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#50043 09/13/2005 1:52 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,061 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,061 | What did the new gears come out of?
1946 1-ton Panel
1952 1-ton Comml. W/Grain Body
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#50044 09/13/2005 2:16 PM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 255 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 255 | Hey All, Thanks for the responses. KThomas, It starts fine in second. My clutch is about gone from a rear main seal leak so I have mostly been using low to start in. The Bolter that I got the gears from, got them from a wrecking yard and they told him it was out of a 67 - 72, 3/4 ton van. The ring gear is stamped 4.10 so there is no question. I have seen several of the early 60's 3/4 ton trucks have the same rear axle, but all the ones I have found have the 4.57 gears. I know that they are out there, just keep looking. I am going to keep looking for another for my 51, 3/4 ton truck for when I get it roadworthy.
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