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07-02-2012, 12:56 PM
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winters quick change
Has anyone stuck a quick change rearend under our trucks? Thought it would allow me have highway gears for the road trips, but still run 3.73's around town
Its a 4x4 with a twin stick NP205, so i can put it in 2wd, front or rear Any thoughts, tried search, but couldnt get it to work....
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07-02-2012, 03:10 PM
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Re: winters quick change
Ok, already a snag. Winters will set it up with with ford backing plates, but have axle drilled for chevy lug pattern. How do i find ford drums with no holes, so i can run chevy rallies
Is there a company that makes drums, so i can ask them to drill chevy bolt pattern in them Dormann?
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07-02-2012, 03:47 PM
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Re: winters quick change
If you are going to invest the money in a winters quick change rearend for your truck.You should consider upgrading to disc brakes on the rearend to.Just a thought
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07-02-2012, 04:11 PM
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Re: winters quick change
mmmm...cool factor but expensive. Also expensive, but easier than changing gear would be a gear vendors overdrive.
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Re: winters quick change
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Justin, would consider it but, i have two handbrakes, so i can lock up each rear wheel separately
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07-03-2012, 01:57 AM
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Re: winters quick change
Why not a ford 9 inch?You could run a 9 inch and have 2 different center sections set up how you want.Once you pull the axles out the center section is a few bolts.And with a 9 inch you can build a high pinion for more ground clearance off road too.
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07-03-2012, 11:49 AM
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Re: winters quick change
they aren't very strong.
you'll prob want the "3/4 ton" dirt car rear end. looks very similar to the classic but its huge. |
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07-03-2012, 01:27 PM
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Re: winters quick change
like this
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07-03-2012, 11:11 PM
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Re: winters quick change
Ok, guys.... Think im changing plans. 700R4 trans. Still like this idea, easy to change final drive
Didnt know about the "3/4" ton axle, also didnt know they werent strong Downs, thanks for the pic
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