53 rearend width
 

I know its in here somewhere but i can't find it. What is the width of the original rearend of a 53 1/2 ton. Also has anybody used a '93 chevy truck rearend?

Re: 53 rearend width
 

Should be 62....the 90s are too wide. A 67 68 or 69 is 6 lug and 62 1/2 and uses a 1310 joint. You have to make a catch or bracket for the cable ends and cut the old perches off and weld on new ones with a 3 degree pinion angle, but other than that its the best choice if you are staying 6 lug.
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Re: 53 rearend width
 

Maybe I'm reading wrong, It is late but isn't that a 10 1/2 inch difference?

Re: 53 rearend width
 

Fish just typoed....stock should be in the 62" range.

Re: 53 rearend width
 

Is that measurement from flange to flange on the back plate or from the stud plate? Thanks again guys.

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Mounting surface to mounting surface I recently measured mine it is def 62
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oooops, edit: 62 WMS and the 67-69 is 62 1/2 WMS

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Thanks again.

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My neighbor's wife is a 53 and I'd guess she's about 3/4 of an axe handle across.;)

Re: 53 rearend width
 

That sounds about right:lol: