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| | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 131 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 131 | Can I replace my noisy rear end with a newer unit? I do not expect to find a bolt in, but from a newer 4x4 will give me a 6 stud axle that my old wheels will fit. Or do I just go to 5 stud and change front hubs and all 5 wheels? It would be nice to find something with a locking center section.
1 1955 Chev one ton. 261 engine
3 1962 Chev c-10 261 engine
4 1966 Plymouth VIP 5.7 GenIII Hemi
5 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe 440 engine
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | In my opinion you should try to find a good 4x4 shop. One that specializes in "rock crawlers" or mud bogging jeeps or just jeeps in general.
I work part time for a driveline shop and almost every week I deliver some drive shafts to a place called Foothills 4x4. These guys can do it all. Rebuild differentials, machine shop work and the list goes on. They even have the forged foundry pieces and can cut an axle to what ever you need.
I found that at times we spend a lot of money, and time, when it would be much more feasible to give the work to a local shop. The price is usually as good or better than ordering stuff and you have someone to look face to face with when doing business or if there is a problem.
Just a thought as to how you may want to approach your situation or at least something to talk about. I've hardly ever heard folks mention these type guys but I think we're missing out on something if we don't check into it! Good luck. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | I think the easiest way to go woulf be to rebuild yours & change to a 3.38 gear set. That has the drop out 3rd member & is easy to pull.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 197 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 197 | The 63-82 12 bolt GM truck would be a good swap, if you do end up swapping. 63-69 was the same width and 6 lug, 70 some were slightly wider, 71 and up were all wide and had 5 lugs (2wd). Lot's of aftermarket stuff like posi carriers available, and 3.07, 3.42, and 3.73 gears are commonly found used.
Although, I'd agree that just finding another third member for your Eaton will probably be the easiest route. Just bolt it in your housing and go.
Last edited by 66Submarine; 03/31/2013 8:57 AM.
Some of my crap: 1963 C-30 flatbed dually 292/SM420 1965 C-10 LWB fleet 250/column shift 3 speed 1965 C-30 9' stepside 250/SM420/4.10 gears (my DD) Website I made for my crap: http://www.66submarine.com | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 131 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 131 | Thanks fellows for the wisdom, I will take a look in our local parts yards. Lots of trucks in Alberta thanks to ranching & oil.
1 1955 Chev one ton. 261 engine
3 1962 Chev c-10 261 engine
4 1966 Plymouth VIP 5.7 GenIII Hemi
5 1966 Imperial Crown Coupe 440 engine
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