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Grease Monkey
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Anybody know anything about the Eaton axles?
I'm wondering if this was an option or an aftermarket accessory?
Every way I have tried to search for info seems to bring up Ford parts.
Ultimately I'd like to find out if I can change gears in it.
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Ford,GMC,Chev,Int'l and most heavy truck OEM's used Eaton axles as either std equip. or optional. You will need the numbers off the ring gear and pinion gear to identify the gear set number. I'm sure there are various gear sets, but some may require changing the diff. case depending on the ratio you select.
Steve D
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The Eaton 2 speed rear axle available in 1938. There is a full page ad in the Nov. 1937 chevrolet dealer news. The ad begins with "Eaton is greatful to those who sighted Chevrolet Dealers who first saw in the Ruckstell 2 speed axle as an unusual oppertunity to win newbuyers and open new markets for the sturdy Chevrolet truck.
It is described as a Eaton Ruckstell 2 speed axle.
When you refer to the parts book it shows 2 speed parts for 1939 and up. The 1939-1942 parts were bascially the same with some pats fitting up to 1954.
I suspect it was available as a dealer installed change-over in 1938 and a factory installed option in 1939.
Gene Schneider
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On some later 2 speed rear axles there was also some variations in the split ratio so would be advised to check that as well.
Tony
1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire
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