Build Question
CJKrawler
Old Time Jeeper
I have a question to throw at anyone who is willing to listen. I have an opportunity to purchase a 78 Chevy 1/2 ton that has a fairly recent 350 in it. This would just be a parts truck, and would give me the motor I am looking for. It also would have the 12 bolt rear, and Dana 44 front that is matched, although I do not know the gear ratio right nowm but I do know they are matched. I could then sell anything else on the truck that is salvageable, and make the money back that was spent on it.
My question is on the axles. I already have a Dana 44 that needs to be converted to the 5x5.5 lug to match the 9 inch I have. I know the 44 has 4:10 gears, but I do not know the 9 in ratio. Would it be smarter to get rid of what I have now and go with the matched set? How much would the 12 bolt/44 combo be worth if I were to purchase that separately? I am looking at the strength of the 12 bolt versus the 9 inch also. Let me know your thoughts.
My question is on the axles. I already have a Dana 44 that needs to be converted to the 5x5.5 lug to match the 9 inch I have. I know the 44 has 4:10 gears, but I do not know the 9 in ratio. Would it be smarter to get rid of what I have now and go with the matched set? How much would the 12 bolt/44 combo be worth if I were to purchase that separately? I am looking at the strength of the 12 bolt versus the 9 inch also. Let me know your thoughts.