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Dyslexic Dog · 08-13-2018, 05:15 PM

Hi, I have received some good advice through PM's already from this site. I'm just starting a rebuild of a short box side step and I'm looking for advice to help with my selections of power train. To start with, I pulled the original 6 cyl. and I have a 307 rebuilt that I plan to use. Truck will be a driver and used to pull at most 5,000# on occasion.

I'm thinking a 4 speed with OD to handle low end and Hwy speeds. Can I use the original clutch and bell housing? Other suggestions? TH400 3 speed?

I plan to go with single leafs and disc brakes plus power steering. Any issues I should look for?

If you can aim me in the correct direction, It would be much appreciated.

08-13-2018, 05:15 PM	#1
Dyslexic Dog Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: GR MI Posts: 57	59 Apache project 2018 Hi, I have received some good advice through PM's already from this site. I'm just starting a rebuild of a short box side step and I'm looking for advice to help with my selections of power train. To start with, I pulled the original 6 cyl. and I have a 307 rebuilt that I plan to use. Truck will be a driver and used to pull at most 5,000# on occasion. I'm thinking a 4 speed with OD to handle low end and Hwy speeds. Can I use the original clutch and bell housing? Other suggestions? TH400 3 speed? I plan to go with single leafs and disc brakes plus power steering. Any issues I should look for? If you can aim me in the correct direction, It would be much appreciated. Last edited by Dyslexic Dog; 08-13-2018 at 07:34 PM.

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