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Tx Firefighter · 07-25-2004, 08:40 AM

I have a 71 or 72 5 lug 3.73 non posi rear end under my truck. All new brakes and wheel cylinders, good gearset, fresh synthetic lube, chrome cover, the works...

I want a 3.08 rear end. This 454 is absolutely killing me on mileage. I need a 5 lugger or would consider a 6 lug if close by DFW area. Must be 3.08 ratio though.

matt67350 · 07-25-2004, 11:42 AM

I got a 308 from a 78. Axle saddles need to be welded on.
Matthew

Tx Firefighter · 07-25-2004, 07:34 PM

Mathew, I'd be interested, how much?

ratrod67 · 07-25-2004, 10:44 PM

How can I tell what ratio is in mine? I have a 5 lug in my truck I'll trade if it's what you need.

*1972C10* · 07-25-2004, 10:48 PM

I honestly cut up two good 3.08 rearends.

**'70_402** · 07-26-2004, 09:53 AM

i have a 308 in my 70 right now...it is five lug and coil spring....i am looking for a 373...i don't live too far from you either! we might even be able to work a swap out or something...

matt67350 · 07-26-2004, 12:37 PM

I checked the gears and the spider gears are toast.
Sorry,
Matthew

Tx Firefighter · 07-26-2004, 06:06 PM

Matts rear end didn't work out.

I've sent Pms to Ernie and the guy in Austin.

Also, Ratrod, we need to talk. Did you figure out how to check your ratio? You're real close to where I am.

Still actively looking, I have money or trade of mine. Let me know everybody.

ratrod67 · 07-26-2004, 06:17 PM

No, not yet. Your welcome to stop by and drive the truck. Maybe Matt67350 can tell you which one it is. I got it from him. I'd like to trade if possible. I'd rather have a deeper ratio if possible. My cell is 682-472-2286

DriverDown · 07-26-2004, 07:19 PM

Would you consider just selling the rear end - if so, how much...? I'm also in Austin, so not too bad a drive...

BtnkBndt · 07-26-2004, 07:47 PM

Are you interested in a carrier and gears?

Tx Firefighter · 07-26-2004, 08:09 PM

DriverDown, not really, I need a rear for this truck. If I wind up buying one, I would be willing to sell this one after putting the new one in.

BtnkBndt, maybe, I want to see if I can work a deal on a whole rear end that's already assembled and set up. It that fails, then yes, I'd be very intersted.

toddtheodd · 07-26-2004, 08:14 PM

Tx, Firefighter.
Is that for coil springs?
Come over and help me switch them out and you can have my 3.08 open rear. Or I'll come to you. (you probably have a better work space anyway)
Todd

Tx Firefighter · 07-26-2004, 11:39 PM

OK fellows.....

ratrod67
my new 72
toddtheodd
70 402

do any of you guys have a rear end that's pulled out? I'm right in the middle of working full time at the FD, building a new house, and running a landscape business.

I could easily deliver mine and pick yours up, but I'd have a hard time finding time or place to do the swap. My shop is full of lawnmowers and trailers. I'd be able to let you check mine out before I pulled it, but I'm going to have to tear my truck down at my in-law's shop. There's no easy way for us to park the trucks next to each other and swap them out.

**'70_402** · 07-27-2004, 09:42 AM

Sorry mine is out then...i was going to give it to you if you did the swap.....i am in the middle of moving and barely have time to post here....sorry our two schedules didn't work out

Thanks

truckintexas · 07-27-2004, 01:16 PM

I have one in my garage. I believe it to be a 3:08. It's a 6 lug. It's been blasted already. I'll get the numbers off of it if you want to look it up to verify the gear ratio.

Michael in Fort Worth

ratrod67 · 07-27-2004, 05:17 PM

Mine is still in the truck. I'll trade but I'd like you to be sure you want it before I pull it. We could meet up and switch then. I can get you pics if you want. Just PM me your e-mail addy. Up to you Kevin.

Tx Firefighter · 07-27-2004, 05:20 PM

ratrod, I got ya. I'd want to come over and take a look at it first. I could drive my truck so you could see mine while I was there.

Did you check to make sure it's a 308?

I'm pretty busy lately, but maybe meet up Saturday?

ratrod67 · 07-27-2004, 05:29 PM

I need to figure if it's a 3:08 or not. I was told it was but I want to be 100% sure. I work 3rd shift so my days are free. We can meet up at your convenience.

my new 72 · 07-27-2004, 09:16 PM

Mine will be out when I come up to trade. For me it would be a pull up and unload mine fom the back of the 4-Runner and load up yours back into the 4-Runner and were off.

DriverDown · 07-27-2004, 10:37 PM

Thanks for the reply - keep me in mind if you wind up having to sell it...!

toddtheodd · 07-27-2004, 10:46 PM

Well mine's out then. It's my daily driver.
Todd

07-25-2004, 08:40 AM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	WTT my 5 lug 373 rear for..... I have a 71 or 72 5 lug 3.73 non posi rear end under my truck. All new brakes and wheel cylinders, good gearset, fresh synthetic lube, chrome cover, the works... I want a 3.08 rear end. This 454 is absolutely killing me on mileage. I need a 5 lugger or would consider a 6 lug if close by DFW area. Must be 3.08 ratio though. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-25-2004, 11:42 AM	#2
matt67350 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 1,060	I got a 308 from a 78. Axle saddles need to be welded on. Matthew __________________ 69 swb stepside, rebuild and upgrade in progress

07-25-2004, 07:34 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Mathew, I'd be interested, how much? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-26-2004, 09:53 AM	#6
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	i have a 308 in my 70 right now...it is five lug and coil spring....i am looking for a 373...i don't live too far from you either! we might even be able to work a swap out or something... __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

07-26-2004, 12:37 PM	#7
matt67350 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 1,060	I checked the gears and the spider gears are toast. Sorry, Matthew __________________ 69 swb stepside, rebuild and upgrade in progress

07-25-2004, 10:44 PM	#4
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	How can I tell what ratio is in mine? I have a 5 lug in my truck I'll trade if it's what you need.

07-25-2004, 10:48 PM	#5
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	I honestly cut up two good 3.08 rearends.

07-26-2004, 06:06 PM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Matts rear end didn't work out. I've sent Pms to Ernie and the guy in Austin. Also, Ratrod, we need to talk. Did you figure out how to check your ratio? You're real close to where I am. Still actively looking, I have money or trade of mine. Let me know everybody. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-26-2004, 06:17 PM	#9
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	No, not yet. Your welcome to stop by and drive the truck. Maybe Matt67350 can tell you which one it is. I got it from him. I'd like to trade if possible. I'd rather have a deeper ratio if possible. My cell is 682-472-2286

07-26-2004, 07:19 PM	#10
DriverDown Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 69	Would you consider just selling the rear end - if so, how much...? I'm also in Austin, so not too bad a drive...

07-26-2004, 07:47 PM	#11
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	Are you interested in a carrier and gears? __________________ "Who owns this car with the peace sign, the mag wheels, and four on the floor?" 67 Short Step 283/TH400/4.11

07-26-2004, 08:09 PM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	DriverDown, not really, I need a rear for this truck. If I wind up buying one, I would be willing to sell this one after putting the new one in. BtnkBndt, maybe, I want to see if I can work a deal on a whole rear end that's already assembled and set up. It that fails, then yes, I'd be very intersted. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-26-2004, 08:14 PM	#13
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	Tx, Firefighter. Is that for coil springs? Come over and help me switch them out and you can have my 3.08 open rear. Or I'll come to you. (you probably have a better work space anyway) Todd

07-26-2004, 11:39 PM	#14
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	OK fellows..... ratrod67 my new 72 toddtheodd 70 402 do any of you guys have a rear end that's pulled out? I'm right in the middle of working full time at the FD, building a new house, and running a landscape business. I could easily deliver mine and pick yours up, but I'd have a hard time finding time or place to do the swap. My shop is full of lawnmowers and trailers. I'd be able to let you check mine out before I pulled it, but I'm going to have to tear my truck down at my in-law's shop. There's no easy way for us to park the trucks next to each other and swap them out. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-27-2004, 09:42 AM	#15
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Sorry mine is out then...i was going to give it to you if you did the swap.....i am in the middle of moving and barely have time to post here....sorry our two schedules didn't work out Thanks __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY



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07-27-2004, 01:16 PM	#16
truckintexas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 225	I have one already out. I have one in my garage. I believe it to be a 3:08. It's a 6 lug. It's been blasted already. I'll get the numbers off of it if you want to look it up to verify the gear ratio. Michael in Fort Worth

07-27-2004, 05:17 PM	#17
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	Mine is still in the truck. I'll trade but I'd like you to be sure you want it before I pull it. We could meet up and switch then. I can get you pics if you want. Just PM me your e-mail addy. Up to you Kevin.

07-27-2004, 05:20 PM	#18
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	ratrod, I got ya. I'd want to come over and take a look at it first. I could drive my truck so you could see mine while I was there. Did you check to make sure it's a 308? I'm pretty busy lately, but maybe meet up Saturday? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-27-2004, 05:29 PM	#19
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	I need to figure if it's a 3:08 or not. I was told it was but I want to be 100% sure. I work 3rd shift so my days are free. We can meet up at your convenience.

07-27-2004, 09:16 PM	#20
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	Mine will be out when I come up to trade. For me it would be a pull up and unload mine fom the back of the 4-Runner and load up yours back into the 4-Runner and were off. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

07-27-2004, 10:37 PM	#21
DriverDown Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 69	Thanks for the reply - keep me in mind if you wind up having to sell it...!

07-27-2004, 10:46 PM	#22
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	Well mine's out then. It's my daily driver. Todd

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