Rear axle

[goingforbroke]

Has anyone tried a eaton rd405 rear ? I can get one dirt cheap and was looking for some imput on this. It will be going in a 2.6 truck.

 

[kapnhook]

axle shafts are 1.87" diameter 15.?? ring gear, 40k weight rating. my concern would be the strength and ability to use/remove the diff lock on it.

 

[motorwood]

Weld it up and run it. The 405 is every bit as strong as a Rockwell, (SQHD, Meritor) Pretty sure you can get 6.14 gears for it.

 

[reddline]

It depends on if you want to go to all the work making it fit.
Same amount of work to fit SQHD or 20145 and you can get parts for them

 

[goingforbroke]

I think I'm going to just find a sqhd or 20145. Can't find all the parts I would like to build the 405. Thanks for all the input

 

[kjp800]

I have a 20145 for sale in New Jersey if you are interested