1952 GMC rear swap HELP??

[Hawkerdriver]

Truck isn't in front of me will a 68 OLDS 12 bolt fit under my truck for a swap? Hemmings says 52 is 59/60" and the olds is 58.5/59" any help would be great it is a posi with 2.78 gears good for my town and freeway cruises? I'm new and have a lot of questions.

[Advanced Design]

Hawkerdriver...Welcome! The width should be ok. Was the Olds rear on leaf springs? You will probably need to get some axle pads for the leaf springs.

[Hawkerdriver]

It was a coil setup but figured that was easily remedied new perches and I'm going new springs also. The 5.3 has been purchased 4l60e in place ifs kit ordered. Here we go! I will try to get pics going and start a build thread. Thanks for the help. It's the right price and didn't want to pass on it.

[Advanced Design]

Cool. A build thread would be interesting and your power train package is one of my favorites.
I've used coil spring rears and cut off what isn't needed.
Have fun!

[BigFrz]

[QUOTE=Hawkerdriver;7049929]Truck isn't in front of me will a 68 OLDS 12 bolt fit under my truck for a swap?

I have heard that rear end from a 98 ford explorer fits perfect and original comes with 3.55 or 3.73 in them.

[Hawkerdriver]

That's exactly what I used the explorer rear with discs.