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01-17-2013, 08:36 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Spring hill, fl
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Rear-end gears
First post, so be kind. Bought 47 Chevy truck about month ago its got 235 motor with 4 speed manual transmission and the original rear-end; 4:11 I believe.
Problem is with those gears can't go over 40 unless I want to buy another motor. Looks like I could get 3:55 ring and pinion from online vendors but I don't have expertise to change this out. Live in Tampa bay area. Any suggestions on how to fix this. Thanks..... |
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01-17-2013, 08:52 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Oregon
Posts: 3,303
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Re: Rear-end gears
"First post, so be kind" Welcome! this isn't the Hamb or pirate4x4 lol
Here's a link to the engine/drivetrain section. Those guys may be of some help also. I think Patricks parts offers a higher gear ratio for your stock rear end for todays highways. I swapped my OE Dana45 out for a later model 68 when I found out the Dana 45 was not serviceable ( needed a pinion and no body supplies parts for a 45 anymore). Good luck |
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01-17-2013, 09:48 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Post Falls, Idaho
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Re: Rear-end gears
Pretty laid back crew here...........
3 options to do yourself or find a shop to do it: 1. Swap out rear end gears 2. Swap out complete rear end 3. Swap transmission to a T-5 |
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