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Old 11-04-2013, 04:59 AM   #1
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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?
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Old 11-04-2013, 10:03 AM   #2
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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.
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Old 11-04-2013, 02:45 PM   #3
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Re: Definitive Rear End Swap

http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/ifs&rearend.htm scroll way down
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Old 11-04-2013, 05:43 PM   #4
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Re: Definitive Rear End Swap

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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.
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Old 11-05-2013, 12:36 AM   #5
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Re: Definitive Rear End Swap

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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.
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Old 11-05-2013, 09:29 AM   #6
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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.
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Old 11-05-2013, 01:20 PM   #7
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Re: Definitive Rear End Swap

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