Definitive Rear End Swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jrdamien · 11-04-2013, 04:59 AM

As always I've scoured this forum, that forum, all the forums! Need a rear end for a '49 - '54 frame.

Does anything swap direct, spring perches, leafs and all? I saw some speculation mid 70's Camaros do but found nobody that had actually done it and had pics.

Suggestions? By this I mean, suggestions of something you've done that worked?

ghettoluxury · 11-04-2013, 10:03 AM

There are no direct swaps. All will at least need spring perches relocated, unless you order a new one from a supplier like Currie.

_Ogre · 11-04-2013, 02:45 PM

http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/ifs&rearend.htm scroll way down

Highsider · 11-04-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/ifs&rearend.htm scroll way down

I bookmarked that for the future.
I was sorta bummed after reading the Ford 9" sucks more power to turn. That is what my '57 TF panel has.

1project2many · 11-05-2013, 12:36 AM

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was sorta bummed after reading the Ford 9" sucks more power to turn. That is what my '57 TF panel has.

Ahhh... it's a small amount. Nothing to worry about. Keep engine rpm low on the highway and you'll more than make up for it.

Highsider · 11-05-2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 1project2many

Ahhh... it's a small amount. Nothing to worry about. Keep engine rpm low on the highway and you'll more than make up for it.

After the deer repairs are complete, I will consider the rear end gear ratio change.

alaska gasser · 11-05-2013, 01:20 PM

When I built my '52 Chev panel, I swapped a Ford Maveric 8" straight in without changing anything.

11-04-2013, 04:59 AM	#1
jrdamien Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 149	Definitive Rear End Swap As always I've scoured this forum, that forum, all the forums! Need a rear end for a '49 - '54 frame. Does anything swap direct, spring perches, leafs and all? I saw some speculation mid 70's Camaros do but found nobody that had actually done it and had pics. Suggestions? By this I mean, suggestions of something you've done that worked?

11-04-2013, 10:03 AM	#2
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Definitive Rear End Swap There are no direct swaps. All will at least need spring perches relocated, unless you order a new one from a supplier like Currie. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

11-04-2013, 02:45 PM	#3
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Definitive Rear End Swap http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/ifs&rearend.htm scroll way down __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

11-05-2013, 01:20 PM	#7
alaska gasser Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ruidoso, NM Posts: 290	Re: Definitive Rear End Swap When I built my '52 Chev panel, I swapped a Ford Maveric 8" straight in without changing anything. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592642 '48 Chev extended cab with attitude http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592769 My daughter's '46 International PU

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