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Old Yeller 1970 · 08-13-2010, 08:23 PM

If the 3.73 gears is what you want, I'd swap the rear end. I did it on Old Yeller and it's no big deal. If you pull the axles there's a lot more work to do. $450 probably isn't too bad for a rear end with a posi and 3.73s. It depends on what brand posi and how much abuse it's seen.

08-13-2010, 08:23 PM	#2
Old Yeller 1970 DON'T TREAD ON ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crosby County, TX Posts: 989	Re: 5 Lug rear end swap If the 3.73 gears is what you want, I'd swap the rear end. I did it on Old Yeller and it's no big deal. If you pull the axles there's a lot more work to do. $450 probably isn't too bad for a rear end with a posi and 3.73s. It depends on what brand posi and how much abuse it's seen. __________________ Old Yeller