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What axles did the early deuce come with? Specifically a 1956 GMC.
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Quick question - which axles
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I don't know for sure but I have heard they are Timken axles.
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I thought the Timken's were the bolt together ones. The GMC's I think are call GM bandjo axles. I may be wrong , if so some one please tell me.
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One piece housing banjo type - Hypoid ,single reduction . Ratio 6.17 to 1 full floating axles
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Google GM Corp 2.5 ton axles and you will find many sites and write ups about them.
As stated 6.17 to 1 ratio.
Differential chuck and ring and pinion were made by Eaton as far as I can tell from my research. They are a HO110 ring and pinion. 12.5 or so inches in diameter.
There was three ratios made for this ring and pinion size. 7.20 to 1, the military version which we have is 6.17 to 1, and the holy grail if you find a set. 5.43 to 1. The 5.43 were said to be used in early 80's, C30 service trucks.
As stated 6.17 to 1 ratio.
Differential chuck and ring and pinion were made by Eaton as far as I can tell from my research. They are a HO110 ring and pinion. 12.5 or so inches in diameter.
There was three ratios made for this ring and pinion size. 7.20 to 1, the military version which we have is 6.17 to 1, and the holy grail if you find a set. 5.43 to 1. The 5.43 were said to be used in early 80's, C30 service trucks.
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And how do these compare to a Rockwell setup? Better, worse, stronger, weaker, just as good because Rockwells are overrated due to great marketing?
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As to which is a better axle, GM Corp. or Rockwell, that depends on your preferences.
Do you want top loading diffs like Rockwells or front face loading loading like the GM Corp.
I believe I read some where that the GM axle shafts are a little thicker than Rockwells. However with the advancement of metallurgy I would assume the Rockwell axles are probably stronger.
Rockwells axles Do have more of a market for parts and aftermarket goodies. GM Corp. axles don't. They have basic gaskets kits and a few replacement parts still out there. However those are getting slimmer and slimmer as time goes by.
Best bet is to consider what you are trying to go for as far as which axle to use.
If you have the money for Rockwells and the aftermarket goodies the fly at it.
I prefer the GM Corp cuz I have 3 ratio options to choose from and I am striving for is the holy frail 5.43 to 1 to being up my top speed a little. I don't want to have a speed machine just to be able to hit 100km or 60mph comfortably and not melt my engine in the process.
Do you want top loading diffs like Rockwells or front face loading loading like the GM Corp.
I believe I read some where that the GM axle shafts are a little thicker than Rockwells. However with the advancement of metallurgy I would assume the Rockwell axles are probably stronger.
Rockwells axles Do have more of a market for parts and aftermarket goodies. GM Corp. axles don't. They have basic gaskets kits and a few replacement parts still out there. However those are getting slimmer and slimmer as time goes by.
Best bet is to consider what you are trying to go for as far as which axle to use.
If you have the money for Rockwells and the aftermarket goodies the fly at it.
I prefer the GM Corp cuz I have 3 ratio options to choose from and I am striving for is the holy frail 5.43 to 1 to being up my top speed a little. I don't want to have a speed machine just to be able to hit 100km or 60mph comfortably and not melt my engine in the process.