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Old 06-02-21, 02:06
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Originally Posted by Grant Bowker View Post
Again by parallel to CMP, Ford and Chevrolet may have used different rear axles. The ones shown appear to match Chevrolet casting style (not a Ford split axle). I don't know how Ford handled 2 speed axles - whether with a split housing, a GM style banjo or a pure "supplier" axle (Eaton, Timken, Spicer etc.). I will try to dig into this more later.
The Eaton 2 speed differential is of a "Banjo" design, regardless of it's intended vehicle; Chev, Ford, Dodge, Bedford, Leyland. It's still getting about today with some refinements.
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