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#83714 10/04/2007 6:30 AM | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 6 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 6 | does anyone know of a vehical with a 8 hole(3/4)ton rearend that would fit under a 1951 chevy truck with a 3.51:1 or 3.73:1 gears it will be powwerd by a 1957 235 enine. this truck will be used to pull a trailer to pick up other truck parts | | |
#83715 10/04/2007 3:04 PM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | There is a possibility that a Dana 60 from an E350 van has about the same width. It has the right bolt pattern, and I seem to remember measuring one that was about right, but don't take my word for it until you actually measure some. You can have one built to your specs http://www.dynatrac.com/ You can find most any 3/4 or 1 ton with the right gears and bolt pattern, then have it narrowed. What you want will not be easy to find. If you have a flat bed and the wheels have more room then the width is less important and easier to find one to fit. Grigg | | |
#83716 10/04/2007 6:33 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 | A Dana 60 8-lug from a mid-70's GMC was slightly too wide for my 59 Burb. I had to do some fender well modification to keep the tires from rubbing the fenders. With the right offset wheels it would probably work, but I think the overall width would be at least a couple of inches wider than original, maybe even more.
Jerry
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#83717 10/04/2007 10:07 PM | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 222 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 222 | I am in the process of doing this right now. I bought a Dana 60 from Grigg and have been working on it. The left axle housing can be shortened by three inches or so. Moser will cut the axle, machine new splines, and put a clip groove in the axle for 65 bucks (not counting shipping) This will move the pinion almost the centerline of the vehicle. What you will need to deal with is cutting and fitting shock brackets, shortening the axle tube, deal with spring mounts, work the the emegrency brake cables and brake lines. If you are not into machining, welding, and general mechanic work, you might have your hands full going this approach. My 2 cents | | |
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