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jtminton · 03-31-2005, 06:59 PM

After all these rear end threads, I figure I'd get in on the action.

Seriously though, I have a HO52 rear end with 4.11 gears. I hate what it does for my mileage. I've searched through threads and pretty much have determined that 4.11 is about as good as I'm going to get with the HO52.

What are my options? I have seen people talk about swapping with a Dana 60, but it seems like most of these are leaf springs and I have coils. What would I expect to spend on a Dana 60 with coils? I don't really need the posi, which seems to be popular. Is there even a chance of finding one cheap? And I mean cheap.

Are there any other rear ends that would work with a 72 C-20 with coils? Or am I just stuck with what I got?

Thanks!

03-31-2005, 06:59 PM	#1
jtminton II Timothy 4:2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 361	Rear end question After all these rear end threads, I figure I'd get in on the action. Seriously though, I have a HO52 rear end with 4.11 gears. I hate what it does for my mileage. I've searched through threads and pretty much have determined that 4.11 is about as good as I'm going to get with the HO52. What are my options? I have seen people talk about swapping with a Dana 60, but it seems like most of these are leaf springs and I have coils. What would I expect to spend on a Dana 60 with coils? I don't really need the posi, which seems to be popular. Is there even a chance of finding one cheap? And I mean cheap. Are there any other rear ends that would work with a 72 C-20 with coils? Or am I just stuck with what I got? Thanks! __________________ 72 C-20 2WD LWB Custom Camper Deluxe 350 4 Speed "Project Lazarus" MY TRUE PRIDE AND JOY "Dangit, Bobby, people will see that oil stain and think I'm a drunk."



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