1960 Rear End

Discussion in '1960-1966' started by pearldrumbum, Aug 30, 2005.

  1. pearldrumbum

    pearldrumbum Member

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    I have a 1960 with what i beleive is the stock rear end. What is the gear ratio for that year?
     
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    3.90 to 1 was standard issue, 3.38 was optional. This is assuming we are talking about a half ton truck here. 3/4 and one tons had different ratios.
     
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    Ok, thats what i thought. Thank you very much.
    Now... any suggestions for a posi to swap in? preferrably one that could handle around 500 hp no problem.
     
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    You might want to start at Randy's, www.ring-pinion.com They should be able to tell you what is available for your existing rear end. Or you could swap a later 12 bolt rear end in, if you want to do a little welding and fabbing.
     

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