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| | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 28 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 28 | I have a 1954 Chevy 1/2 ton with a regular drive shaft( not torque tube). The rear cover has 14 bolts. I was told I could swap in a posi carrier from a later model suburban. Anybody done this? If so what years am I looking for? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 | It may be possible, but you would first have to determine what the rear axle is out of. All 54 Chevy 3100s had a closed drive line rear axle with a round 10 bolt rear cover. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,186 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,186 | Unless he actually has a 1955 1st series which have an open driveline. A picture would help.
Bruce | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | GM makes a rear that is called a 14-bolt. If you have that rear a posi is available for it. There are multiple versions of that rear available, and pictures might help...
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It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | 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 | Pictures needed, however if you have 6 lugs on the 14-bolt, it most likely came from a late model truck, then yes, there are limited slip differentials available. Many in later years came with the eaton unit.
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