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  1. The Lost Texan

    Rear End Gearing

    1985 SWB with a LS3 6.2 and 4L70. Ordered a 9” rear end from Quick Performance. Does anyone have suggestions on the final gear for cruising, in town driving and road tripping on the interstate. I will not be drag racing or auto crossing. Just cruising 50-70 mph. I understand tire size is a...
  2. The Lost Texan

    1985 SWB 2WD Rear Axle

    Rear axle flips are very common on these trucks, as everyone knows, to lower the ass end. It is my understanding that performing this, lowers the rearend approximately 5"-6", keeping everything else constant.......it is also my understanding; the rear pinion angle is not affected when doing...
  3. The Lost Texan

    4L80E Clearance Issues?

    1985 C10 2WD Short Bed Looking at transmission options for this particular truck. I'm leaning toward a LS3 6.2 for the powerplant. This truck will not be drag racing or auto crossing, etc. This truck has a small hump. Will a 4L80E tranny work, without modifying the tunnel? I do not want to...
  4. The Lost Texan

    1985 SWB 2wd 1/2 ton C10 Rear Axle Flip

    I currently have an all original factory ordered 1985 C10 Short Box 1/2 ton 2wd with 56” (6) leaf springs. It is my understanding this set up is a little unique due to the mass majority of the swb, 2wd 1/2 tons having 52” (4 or 5) leaf springs. I recently purchased an axle flip kit. My...
  5. The Lost Texan

    Rear Leaf Springs

    1985 C10 2WD Short Bed The vehicle is original and unmolested. According to the RPO code it is a heavy 1/2 ton with heavy 5-leaf rear springs. And judging by the bed, it appears the truck hauled absolutely nothing. I'm currently in the middle of performing a 4-6 static drop, c-notch, axle...

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