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Originally Posted by N2TRUX
Ok, so as far as the rear goes, you don't have a 68 axle to start with. Cool! The 4L60E has a low enough first gear and the 5.3 has decent low end torque, so you might be just fine with a 3.08. I would consider trying it before changing to a 3.73.
That's a great gear if you like smoking tires and grinning a lot. If your after MPG, not so much. The 3.42 is a good compromise and works well with an OD transmission.
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Trux....Thanks again for your input....I gotta LONG ways to go before I worry about the rear gear, but I have this thread to reference when I need this info....Thanks Much!
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Originally Posted by lolife99
OK,... here's what I would do.
Buy the all parts for $150.
The rearend is worth that to get the 5 lugs.
If you are going to lower it,... you need to know which spindles to get, to match whichever balljoints you choose.
I would sell the 72 front stuff and buy new parts for your brakes.
How much of the old stuff would you actually WANT to reuse?
To me,... none.
You need to keep the 72 centerlink. (this part can't be purchased new).
That way you can buy 71-72 tie rods.
If you really want to save money, ...
keep the 72 rearend,...
sell all the front stuff,...
and use 73-87 parts from your local parts store.
They are much cheaper than the 71-72 parts.
Just my opinion.
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Lolife....I am definitely going to replace all the front stuff so I like the thought of cheaper setup.....so will the 68 or 71 upper and lower a-arms (already have these) work w/ the 73+ ball joints, spindles, calipers, tie rods, rotors?? Will I also need the 73+ center link too??