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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: kodalee on May 21, 2014, 08:16:06 pm

Title: Axles
Post by: kodalee on May 21, 2014, 08:16:06 pm

I have an 85 k10 with a built 350 and built turbo 350. what axles and gears should i run.

Title: Re: Axles
Post by: zieg85 on May 21, 2014, 08:27:11 pm

It depends on tire size and how you are going to use the truck.  Need more info

Title: Re: Axles
Post by: pholliday1 on May 22, 2014, 08:12:16 am

What's your definition of "built" ? Fill in the blanks we'll fill in the answers!

Title: Re: Axles
Post by: bake74 on May 22, 2014, 08:39:07 pm

Quote from: zieg85 on May 21, 2014, 08:27:11 pm

It depends on tire size and how you are going to use the truck.  Need more info

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Title: Re: Axles
Post by: kodalee on May 22, 2014, 08:45:09 pm

sorry about that i want to fun 40s and will be 90% off road toy
the 350 will have the edelbrock top end kit on it.
the turbo 350 has Kevlar clutches and a competition shift kit installed

Title: Re: Axles
Post by: zieg85 on May 22, 2014, 08:53:18 pm

4.56 or lower

Title: Re: Axles
Post by: Irish_Alley on May 22, 2014, 10:55:45 pm

what zieg said. 4.56 for a toy. you will prob get about 6 mpgs but she will have no problem on in the pit. i know my truck would be screaming going 65-70 i have 38s and 4.10 yours should start to scream about there, 50mph you will be turning 2k

Title: Re: Axles
Post by: LeftysRodandCustom on May 23, 2014, 01:29:57 am

For about $260 you cant beat a set of moser engineering axles.

Title: Re: Axles
Post by: Irish_Alley on May 23, 2014, 03:56:50 am

never heard of them, but upon searching their website i couldn't find anything for ¾ton only ½ton

Title: Re: Axles
Post by: pholliday1 on May 28, 2014, 09:22:52 am

I run 40's 5.38's and a big block you want a deep gear with 40's trust me, unless you want to be in 4lo all the time off road.