65 1/2 ton rearend

Discussion in '1960-1966' started by Chappy, May 24, 2001.

  1. Chappy

    Chappy Member

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    Have a 4:11 rear diff now, my question is will a set of 3:eek:8 gears fit on the 4:11 carrier or will i have to replace carrier also. thanks in advance for any info.
     
  2. Rick

    Rick Member

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    Well you can put a 3:08 gear on a 4 series carrier just and more shims. But you can't put a 4 series gear on a 3 series carrier. It is do to the thickness of the Ring gear. You cant shim it over far enough
    Rick Bradley
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