wedgeheaded
Active Member
I while back I picked up an 80 di50 stepside for a future project. I had planned to do a 4bt swap but I can buy a whole, running, 1st gen 2wd for the same money. So I'm shopping for the right truck and in no hurry. Right now I'm considering some problems I may encounter. One I keep coming back to is my rear end. I have a clean late 60s 8.75 and 741 SG center section for it. First, I know that an 8.75 is not a Dana 60 and not as tough. I'd prefer a 60 but have an 8.75. I have no plans to do anything with this truck except cruising and lite towing. Can I use my 741 or should I look for a 742 or 489 center section? I know they're both heavier but are they needed? Thoughts and insights please.