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puppy · 07-13-2012, 10:44 AM

Driveshaft is done and going in tonight!

Well dang, over the weekend I found out I will have a 6.10 rear axle ratio (8.10 optional) and the newer 19.5" wheels that I salvaged will not fit the rear axle.

Not all is lost however. The 19.5's have much smaller tires, 32" in comparison to the 36" tires on the original wheels, and it looks like crap with the smaller tires. Not to mention I need the taller tires to offset the gearing. I also learned the original wheels are "locking ring/2-piece" or "3-piece wheels", not the dangerous 2-piece "split rim" that I originally thought. Hopefully I can get some tires put on the original wheels and be on my way.

07-13-2012, 10:44 AM	#19
puppy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rives, TN Posts: 362	Re: 46 Chevy 2-ton barn find/build Driveshaft is done and going in tonight! Well dang, over the weekend I found out I will have a 6.10 rear axle ratio (8.10 optional) and the newer 19.5" wheels that I salvaged will not fit the rear axle. Not all is lost however. The 19.5's have much smaller tires, 32" in comparison to the 36" tires on the original wheels, and it looks like crap with the smaller tires. Not to mention I need the taller tires to offset the gearing. I also learned the original wheels are "locking ring/2-piece" or "3-piece wheels", not the dangerous 2-piece "split rim" that I originally thought. Hopefully I can get some tires put on the original wheels and be on my way. __________________ '11 Z71 '88 V-30 Crew Cab '87 V-10 '69 Camaro SS '52 M38 '46 Rat Rod Word of the wise should be sufficient!