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Have the stock 1946 gmc rear axle in my truck and want to switch to a newer axle, what is a good axle to go with, Ive heard the 9" ford is a good option, is there a specific yr or model I should be keeping an eye out for?
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If that truck has 6 lugs then a late 50s will bolt in & match the front ones.
JM....
John M., I.I. #3370
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Under my 46 Chevy, have had the following:
1954 torgue tube in a 47 passenger 6 lug axle, 56 pickup 3:90 and finally a 66 pickup (6 lug)3:08 ratio.
A local friend is running a S-10 Chevy 4x4 with 3:40 something gears.
Jim, I.I. #173
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HiTork,
How do you like the 3:08 in your truck? I'd sure like to put one in my 1st series 55 with an original hydramatic. How does it accelerate and how does it pull up hill?
cgresham1212
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I just got done pulling a stock rear end out of my 54 210, your welcome to have it for the cost of shipping or come and pick it up. I live in livermore, ca. I dot know if it will fit like mine did, but a 1978 camaro rear end fit perfectly with out any modificatio. Now I will be cruisin with a five speed and4.10 gears. Would recomend the swap.
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