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Hi,
I've been thinking about replacing my stock torque tube rear end. does any body know of one that is a "bolt in" replacement and has 6 on 5.5 bolt pattern? It would have to be a used unit, not new.Thanks, Keenan

Hy 485window, welcome, please remember to tell us what year and size of truck you are asking questions about. I am going to assume that you have a 48 Chev five window half ton. You can remove the torque tube from your rear axle housing, and install the center from a 55B - 59 Chevy half ton, this will allow you to keep the rest of your truck stock, but give you an open driveline, hope that helps.

Remember, if you go that route, you will have to weld up the axle mount pivots or find some other way of securing your axle to the springs. Right now the torque tube maintains the proper geometry, and the axle is hinged to the springs.