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| | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17 | I have a 1963 c30 flatbed dully that i am starting to restore. I want to up date my rear end so i can drive on the highway with today's tires at today's speed.Is there a later model rear end that i can install in my truck. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 34 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 34 | is your rear axle a Eaton or Dana , i found myself forsale a 1967 c30 the rear axle most likey 514 so im going to put in 457 or 411 when i get the truck , if you have Eaton 457 or 411 if you have a Dana 456 or 410 , im not sure about 373 , no one wants 617 538 514 of Eaton 513 of Dana , in the mid late 70s when they came out with the 14 bolt rear axle and still made the Dana but stop making the Eaton , i am Allen im in FL for now | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | Heavychevy.com has a 3.90 and 4.10 gears for 62-72 trucks, try giving them a call. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17 | It's a eaton! Didn't know if it would be cheaper to Chang out the gears or swap the rear end. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | GM 14 bolt FF axles are usually $150. or so around here, good ratios.
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | Since I posted last, I have purchased a full floating 14 bolt rearend. They have more gearing options and parts are readily available. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17 | Thanks guys i appreciate the help!I do have a couple of u-pull it's near me, what vehicles did those gm full floating axle's come in and do i need pacific year thanks.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | Bill- Try finding one from a dually truck. Most of them are 63" WMS-WMS (Wheel mounting surface-Wheel mounting surface). Your Eaton axle under your truck now is 62.5 WMS. As far as years, anything from 72 to present should work. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17 | Thanks! will go this weekend and see what i can find. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 137 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2000 Posts: 137 | See note
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17 | I found a 87 Chevy 1 ton with a full floating 14 bolt rear end,and the price was great to! free | | |
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