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Hi,
So I'm considering starting with the rear end first to handle future big block power. Currently dreaming of Vortec 454 with FI and overdrive.
I figure the truck is light, especially in the rear. I was going to stay value oriented at first and box the rear control arms and do some boxing of the frame. I figured keeping a very tall ratio like a 3.0 would make it a high speed highway cruiser with excellent torque control. Currently running 8.5 wide with wheel adapters. I could fit 10s easily.
Can I take a late model LSD 12 or 14 bolt Chev truck rear end and cut axles and tubes to size? Would I measure drum to drum to figure out width?
Thanks
So I'm considering starting with the rear end first to handle future big block power. Currently dreaming of Vortec 454 with FI and overdrive.
I figure the truck is light, especially in the rear. I was going to stay value oriented at first and box the rear control arms and do some boxing of the frame. I figured keeping a very tall ratio like a 3.0 would make it a high speed highway cruiser with excellent torque control. Currently running 8.5 wide with wheel adapters. I could fit 10s easily.
Can I take a late model LSD 12 or 14 bolt Chev truck rear end and cut axles and tubes to size? Would I measure drum to drum to figure out width?
Thanks