Thanks for the input. Think I will go with the 3.50 set up.

Tinman52 question for you or anyone else who's been there and done that. I noticed in one of your post you had a 52 F1 with 3.0 rear gears. I am in Florida and have a 52 F1 six cylinder with 3.92 gears. About to change. Seems 45mph is comfortable as it sits. Didn't think going to 3.50 would...

I think your right after doing lots of research and getting information from yourself and others. I should probably live with it the way it is or sell it and buy one the work has already been done to. I'm not experienced enough or have the time to do what it would take.

Have the stock 3.92 gears now. Randy's ring and pinion suggested a 3.08 All the parts total up to about $450 to use the existing Dana 44 rear end. Is the truck still going to be drivable with this set up or am I wasting my money. For now I wouldn't mind a lack of power as long as I'm not...

Thanks I'll do some homework on this.

Very interested in the differential swap. What is the almost part of the bolt in exchange. Have not done any of this type of work but am very mechanically inclined. What where the before and after driving results in your case. Thanks

I have a 1952 F1 with the 215ci six. Three speed on the column. Need to have a lower rpm high mph. Is it better to change the gearing in the rear end or change the transmission. Would like to cruse at 55-60 instead of 40-45. I believe Randy's Ring and Pinion has the rear end gearing. Is...