New Member with a big project in the works
 

Hey guys I'm new to the chevy/gmc forum but my project truck is a 68 gmc long box 2wd. hopefully this project keeps me busy for a while as i want to shorten the frame for short box and swap front cross member for a 98.5 24valve 5.9 cummins turbo diesel with lots of work done, I was also thinking of closing in the open channel frame for a box frame. my goal for the motor is in the 800hp range give or take on a single turbo so I would love some feedback on some of the best rear end gears and axel shafts to use. I was thinking of doing a 2wd chevy 2500 front and rear 8 lug conversion including rear diff but i would rather keep as much off the 68 as i can except drum to disc and beefier suspension. any and all information on the suspension and rear diff to handle the added weight and high torque the engine will put out. Thank you in advance for all info.
-Allen

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welcome to the site

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thanks, anyone have some tips or advice on good rear end kits to handle the torque or would i have to swap out the rear end entirely?

Re: New Member with a big project in the works
 

Welcome to the site.....

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welcome!

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14bolt swap?

Re: New Member with a big project in the works
 

thanks everyone for the warm welcoming. 14 bolt rear end sounds decent i read one thread on it hopefully it will hold up cus it seems simple enough. would anyone think i would need to swap out the axle shafts also??