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#65911 09/17/2006 7:38 PM | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 58 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 58 | I have a 1951 3/4 ton with 8 lugs that has the 4:10/1 gear ratio (I think) it is.
I also have a 1956 1/2 ton rear axle and front spindles.
Now the Questions, ..
1) What is the gear ratio in the 1956 axle?
2) Can I unbolt and replace the axle with the other without a major operation, and will the front spindles swap out the same?
I am sure someone out there has either done something simular, or given it a try.
Thanks in advance.
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#65912 09/18/2006 9:21 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 | The standard gear ratio for a 1/2 ton in 56 was 3:90 to one. That ratio was fairly standard from 55 through 59. If it came with an overdrive it probably had a 4:10.
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#65913 09/18/2006 10:40 PM | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | I think your 3/4 ton would be 4.56 stock.
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#65914 09/20/2006 12:09 AM | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12 | The 1956 rear from a 1/2 ton truck would be either a 390 or a 410.The 390 came with the 3 speed manual and the 410 with a 4 speed manual. | | |
#65915 09/20/2006 8:06 PM | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 58 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 58 | Well is it worth the effort to change it to the newer rear end and can the front spindles be changed to match, or is it even worth atempting?
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#65916 09/20/2006 8:07 PM | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 58 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 58 | I do ,intend to change to a t-5 or a 700R tranny.
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#65917 09/23/2006 5:09 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 345 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 345 | Old CT Guy,
I recently installed a T5 (.72 OD) in front of a 4.10. I've only had it on the freeway once-I'm working on tightening up the steering now- but the combination seems good. I'm guessing that 2,000 rpm gets me to about 70 mph, which is as fast as I need to go in this truck.
My original differential was a 4.57, and changing to the 4.10 made quite a difference. | | |
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