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| | | | Joined: May 2009 Posts: 13 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2009 Posts: 13 | I need to replace the rear axle housing on my 55 first series P/U, a 3100. The info I've been able to find tells me that I can use any housing from any 52 - 55 car or 1/2 ton P/U.having to change the carrier because of the open driveline. Can anyone shed some light on this? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | Any 1951-62 1/2 ton housing will have Bendix brakes, same axles, and pumpkin set-up and will fit.
You will need to do work on the spring mounts with any other housing.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,300 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,300 | Any of the torque tube rear ends will have a different spring mount than the open driveshaft housing. Aslo, I think that 57 and later had pads designed for wider leaf springs. | | |
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