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grebma 08-22-2009 19:51:06 204.118.136.145 32583 Report to Moderator	I just acquired a 1956 IH pickup froame and running gear that I plan to use in a project. It looks like 3/4 ton so I"m assuming hte gearing is high. Does anyon eknow of who may make soem lower gears? Thanks. [Reply]  [Send Email]
Kruse 08-23-2009 11:26:02 24.246.220.141 32588 Report to Moderator	Re: 1956 IH truck gears in reply to grebma, 08-22-2009 19:51:06   There is sometimes a misunderstanding with rear end gears. To me, lower gear means "lower speed", as in a higher number. Higher gear means "higher speed", as in a lower (numerically) rear end gear. Exactly what is it you want, lower SPEED or higher SPEED?   [Reply]  [No Email]
ericlb 08-23-2009 09:16:39 70.41.96.39 32587 Report to Moderator	Re: 1956 IH truck gears in reply to grebma, 08-22-2009 19:51:06   what are you trying to do? those 50's pickups usualy ran something around 4;11's some dodges as low as 5;13's and you want a lower gear that those? those trucks were only good for about 60 or so new, if your trying to speed it up, you need to go to a higher gear like 3;73's   [Reply]  [No Email]