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OldRide Answers Home Using OldRide Answers Ask a Question   Browse Questions In: AMC Buick Cadillac Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ford Lincoln Mercury Oldsmobile Packard Plymouth Pontiac Studebaker Volkswagen Other Makes Classic Trucks  General Topics General Questions Help Identify Classic Car News General Restoration Vehicle Maintenance Site Suggestions & Comments            Search Questions:    dees1949      Need to find a 55-56 chevy truck rear end. Thanks Retiredpartsman for the info. It raised some new question. If I find a 55-56 chevy truck rear end ,will it have 6 lug bolt pattern so I can keep the original 16", 6 lug wheels.And what would be the best gear ratio to use with a sagina or munse trans. posted: October 23, 2012       Answers (1)   retiredpartsman      the trans that I recommended before have a 1 to1 final drive ratio. If you are looking to reduce engine rpm it will not do it. the rear axle ratios gm used in your truck were 4.10:1 or 4.55:1 .The late 55 used a 3.90 ,58-59 had options of 3.70 and 3.38 ratios.Chevy used 6 lug wheels on 1/2 tons up to 1970,check width of axles to make sure they stay inside fenders,SUMMIT has pads to mate axle to springs if axle has coil springs. posted:  October 24, 2012

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