1/2 ton 4x4 vs 2wd rear-end - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bmchevy1979 · 12-04-2010, 11:00 AM

If the rear end your using in the 2wd is still good you could just change your Eaton diff, gears, maybe bearings instead of having to pull the axles from the truck unless I read wrong

LONGHAIR · 12-04-2010, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bmchevy1979

If the rear end your using in the 2wd is still good you could just change your Eaton diff, gears, maybe bearings instead of having to pull the axles from the truck unless I read wrong

It is absolutely NOT that easy. Installing a ring and pinion set is a very precise and specialized job. It isn't as simple as un-bolt and re-install into another housing. It will howl something fierce and fail very quickly.

Besides, you have to pull the axles to install gears, so you are not saving a thing.

12-04-2010, 11:00 AM	#1
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: 1/2 ton 4x4 vs 2wd rear-end If the rear end your using in the 2wd is still good you could just change your Eaton diff, gears, maybe bearings instead of having to pull the axles from the truck unless I read wrong __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195



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