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Originally Posted by jocko
... I was not aware that there was a 3.54 gear available for a D44 to make a matched set(?)
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I've been thinking to sell this rear, although my normal old self would surely keep it same as any special piece for these trucks. Carlisle Trucks is coming up later this week and it would be time to think about loading it up. But I never checked and the thought hit me this morning, so I looked into it. Sure 'nuff there are 3.54 gear set available for Dana44s. The axle won't be going to Carlisle.
It's back to my old self keeping special pieces with no particular plan for them. Except... the idea is always keep options open till it's all over. The '72 with the 285s/TH350/3.54s would be an excellent driving classic 3/4t 4wd pickup. It would really suit the truck if I restore it, otherwise, as it was built. I have a posi unit for Dana44 that I'd use up front when I did the gear swap, so posi fr & rr. I also have a spare Dana44 front end to build and swap to keep the one in it intact.
Talk about keeping options open. For that truck I have a complete 4spd change-over, a 4.10 open 1t axle set, a 4.10 No-Spin HO52 I'd use in place of the 14-bolt or just swap with the Dana44, I'm always looking for a low-profile utility bed, I just bought LWB running boards for a Fenderside, and have a spare A/C, High Hump, Clearance Lamp cab. Not to mention the saddle dash pieces the truck should have from factory. I keep spare parts too, but these are just options.
What I'm thinking now is keep truck factory (98%) and build another from scratch just the way I want it and use it, once the Sierra is restored.