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Chance
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Rear End from 2wd 3/4 ton to 4wd 3/4 ton
Is it posible to bolt a 2wd Dana 3.73 3/4 ton rear onto a 4wd 3/4 ton truck which has an Eaton rear end on it? Would it be a direct swap with no modifications? I have learned the Eaton rear end is lower geared than the Dana rear end.
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1968 Chevrolet Stepside BB 396 w/TH400 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton 4x4 BB 496 w/TH400 |
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Re: Rear End from 2wd 3/4 ton to 4wd 3/4 ton
Unless the 2wd axle came from a leaf spring truck then you'll need to modify the perches I think.
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Rear End from 2wd 3/4 ton to 4wd 3/4 ton
pretty sure the 4x4 and 2 wheel drive spring perches are not the same... assuming the dana is a leaf rear.
I wouldn't do it personally. The danas in these trucks are weak. And for the record (assuming stock gearing) it would be a 3.54 gear, not a 3.73. |
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Re: Rear End from 2wd 3/4 ton to 4wd 3/4 ton
Still trying the learn about the 3/4 ton trucks. I didn't know the Danas were weak. Anyone know what the rear end gear ratio would be on a 1972 Cheyenne C20 4x4 automatic?
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Re: Rear End from 2wd 3/4 ton to 4wd 3/4 ton
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Put matching marks on the pinion yoke and differential housing. Jack one rear wheel off the ground, put the transfer case in neutral, and the parking brake off. Turn the wheel exactly TWO revolutions and count how many times the driveshaft turns, estimating any fractional turn as closely as possible. That number is your axle ratio. If the wheel is difficult or impossible to turn, you may have posi. In that case, jack both rear wheels off the ground and turn either of them only ONE revolution. Count the driveshaft turns the same way as for an open rear. Ray |
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Re: Rear End from 2wd 3/4 ton to 4wd 3/4 ton
Make sure the front and back diffs have the same gear ratio. Or else. Had to say that just in case. Good luck.
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Re: Rear End from 2wd 3/4 ton to 4wd 3/4 ton
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![]() If you don't, you'll know it fast the first time you engage that front diff.
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