68 rear change
 

I have a 68 c10 project truck , its got " one wheel peel " , and 273 gears , I have to upgrade , its been lowered 3-5 , got discs in front , and is getting an ly6 and turbo 350 , whats the best , easiest , cheapest , way , id like to keep the 6 on 5.5 , so gears and a posi are my asumption , who to get them from , truck pinions are longer i think so i cant change to car gears , ive got an 69 chevelle 12 bolt with 331 gears but no psi , i dont think they will interchange , any help would be apreciated

Re: 68 rear change
 

i have similar question... though my 68 c10 is longbox and is 3.73's... need something stronger but don't want a heavy 14bolt, or to weld all the stuff on there, though that might not be avoidable ..............

Re: 68 rear change
 

actually i was thought you were talking swapping the whole rear, sorry if i hijacked your thread

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I bought a True trac locker and new gears from Summit, also bought a master rebuild kit and went clear through the rear end.
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Re: 68 rear change
 

2.73 gears... really? Thoses were not stock in 68. Since you never stated what ratio you wanted its hard to give specific suggestions. But a new posi carrier to go along with new gears and bearings would be the best way.

If you need a stronger axle there were the big block/manual Spicer/Dana 60 axles in C10s (68,69 and 70 for 6 lug). These were 3.54 though and you would probably need to regear it.

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I would advise against using any used diffs and gearsets. Get a new locker or an Eaton posi-traction with a new set of gears to match. If you cheap out on the gears... you'll be rewarded with a noticeable "whine".

Gary

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yes 273's it was a 305 with a powerglide , think id like 342s i know they were very comon later in the 80s trucks , i would switch the whole rear but want to keep the 6 0n 5.5 , just got ralley rims with the patern , is the stock ratio listed in the glove box ?