TT rear end for my '51 Truck

Hi,
I have a '51 2R5 (now equipped with a 289 and 3spd OD) and have been
wanting to swap out the origional rear end for a TT unit.

I want to keep the 5 X 5 inch bolt pattern so I can still run my stock
16" rims. I am not too concerned about keeping it 100% Studebaker if
there is an easy conversion that I can work up with a rear end from
another application. I am currently running a 4:09 ratio and to help a
tiny bit with freeway fuel mileage have been considering going with a
3:80 ish ratio.

Has anyone done this before. I can't imagine that I am the only guy to
think of this.

Ideas? Parts?

Thanks
Allen

Allen Siekman
290 Ridge Road
Ben Lomond, CA 95005
831 336-3621 (phone)

On Aug 14, 1:31 pm, Allen Siekman <al....DeleteThis@ebold.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> I have a '51 2R5 (now equipped with a 289 and 3spd OD) and have been
> wanting to swap out the origional rear end for a TT unit.
>
> I want to keep the 5 X 5 inch bolt pattern so I can still run my stock
> 16" rims. I am not too concerned about keeping it 100% Studebaker if
> there is an easy conversion that I can work up with a rear end from
> another application. I am currently running a 4:09 ratio and to help a
> tiny bit with freeway fuel mileage have been considering going with a
> 3:80 ish ratio.
>
> Has anyone done this before. I can't imagine that I am the only guy to
> think of this.
>
> Ideas? Parts?
>
> Thanks
> Allen
>
> Allen Siekman
> 290 Ridge Road
> Ben Lomond, CA 95005
> 831 336-3621 (phone)

Thanks for your help!
Is there any specific year I should look for? Will the spring shackle
mounts be in the correct orientation and width or will I have to
modify?
Thanks again,
Allen