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#560845 07/31/2009 4:05 PM
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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?

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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.

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Unless he actually has a 1955 1st series which have an open driveline. A picture would help.

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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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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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