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#50726 09/29/2005 4:21 PM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 125 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 125 | I'm considering replacing the rear end on my '49 1 ton dually with something else to increase the speed a bit and make finding brake parts a little easier. The problem is I don't know what else might fit. I want to maintain the dually and don't really intend to replace the original engine (216) or 4 speed transmission. I also want to keep the PTO for the hydraulics 'cause I think that's what help make my truck unique. Does anyone have any suggestions? I've come across some discussion on late '70s dually rear ends being a possible solution but I haven't found anything real helpful so far. What would be up and/or down sides of the various options - given that I don't have a real shop to work from and can't do much of my own "heavy" work? :confused:
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#50727 10/04/2005 3:46 AM | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 452 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 452 | Is the rear the same as the 3/4T? If so, then get a pumpkin from a 67-72 with 4.10 gears. Should just bolt in. Speed will omprove, but load hauling may suffer with the torque loss.
Current fleet (subject to change w/o notice) \'49 GMC 3/4-Ton , 60 Austin Healey Frog-eye Sprite (some assembly required), 2011 Dodge Avenger, 2015 Jeep Cherokee. No, they don't all run. My other ride is a (B737)no, (B767)no, A320.... Update... was Embraer E190, now Boeing B787. Knowledge is a wonderful thing, but ignorance means you don't know you can't do something.
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