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Yes you can, But the 308 ring and pinion will have to be for the 1982 carrier that's in it now.

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Q: I have a 1978 Chevy truck half ton four wheel drive with 308 gear ratio front and back the rear end went out so i put a rear end out off a 1982 Chevy truck half ton four wheel can i put 308 gears in?
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