[Oletrucks] Recommendation for replacement of driveshaft and rear axle for '52 GMC 1/2 ton

[james hays]

Jerry:

Think it would be more cost effective to go used another rear end & drive 
shaft. I had a 75 rear end re-bearinged and possi installed by local 
moonlighter for $600.

I picked up a good used drive shaft (think Ford ) from a junk yard for $35 
the correct length ( measured center of u-joints ) and had NAPA install 
u-joints to agree with my 4L60E trans & GM 12 bolt rearend for $75
- they make all kinds of u-joint designs to agree with unusual fits as long 
as you know what ends you need.

Jim
55-1st P U
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry and Phyllis Charles" <jpchas at att.net>
To: <oletrucks at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 3:49 PM
Subject: [Oletrucks] Recommendation for replacement of driveshaft and rear 
axle for '52 GMC 1/2 ton


>I need some recommendations for the replacement of the enclosed driveshaft
> and 411 rear differential.  Should I replace the ring  gear with 3.55, new
> bearings, and new driveshaft components or should I replace the rear axle
> and driveshaft with something newer?  What would be cheaper and more
> reliable?
>
>
>
> Jerry Charles