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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:    alexfv      rear end change i got a 52 chevy half ton trouble is dont go past 45 -50 miles what rear end would go to my truck easy and i can still use my 6 lug rims and same size axle posted: March 7, 2011       Answers (1)   retiredpartsman      YOUR AXLE RATIO IS 4.11 TO 1 OR POSSIBLY A 4.55 TO 1 .particksantiquecars.com OFFERS A 3.55TO1 RATIO CONVERSION ,IT IS RATHER EXPENSIVE FOR SOME PEOPLE AT $ 450.00 plus bearings and ect. another way to go would be to buy taller [larger size ] tires that would reduce engine rpms .A TIRE THAT MEASURES 100 INCHES ON THE OUTSIDE AS OPPOSED TO 90 INCHES WOULD REDUCE RPM BY 10 PERCENT SAME AS A 3.60TO 1 REAR RATIO.USE CAUTION THE WHEELS THAT ARE ONLY 4 INCHES BETWEEN BEADS WILL SPLIT IF TIRE IS TO WIDE .THEY MADE A 5 INCH ALSO. posted:  March 7, 2011

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