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Steve_aka_Violent_J · 05-24-2011, 01:06 AM

I have found a rear axle from a (98) Chevy 1500, 3.41 Ratio (I think). I was wondering if it would work on my 1963 3/4 ton pick up. The truck will be a cruiser. occasionally hauling garbage to the dump. At work we have all the tools to cut, grind, weld and modify. I can go buy parts we cant fabricate.

Truck: 1963 Chevy Long Bed

engine: 327 (nothing special)

Tranny: 350 turbo I believe.

Front suspension: Early Classics Drop Spindles disc conversion. Haven't yet decided on what year to go with on this set up. but was told from 71 to 81 will work.

Rear suspension: Springs

Price for complete axle: $200

My build:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461989

Also looking at a 76 rear. price $250
All input is welcome. Im open to all advice and suggestions.

Thank you,
Steve J.

05-24-2011, 01:06 AM	#1
Steve_aka_Violent_J Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hanford CA Posts: 65	Can a 98 1500 rear axle work on a 63 3/4 ton? I have found a rear axle from a (98) Chevy 1500, 3.41 Ratio (I think). I was wondering if it would work on my 1963 3/4 ton pick up. The truck will be a cruiser. occasionally hauling garbage to the dump. At work we have all the tools to cut, grind, weld and modify. I can go buy parts we cant fabricate. Truck: 1963 Chevy Long Bed engine: 327 (nothing special) Tranny: 350 turbo I believe. Front suspension: Early Classics Drop Spindles disc conversion. Haven't yet decided on what year to go with on this set up. but was told from 71 to 81 will work. Rear suspension: Springs Price for complete axle: $200 My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461989 Also looking at a 76 rear. price $250 All input is welcome. Im open to all advice and suggestions. Thank you, Steve J.