heavier duty axles
#1
heavier duty axles
i want to put heavier duty axles on my truck, but i dont have enough to spend on dana 60s. i was thinking of putting some 8 lug axles off a Chevy or something. maybe some 6 lug 3/4 tons. has anyone ever done that? do they mount right up or do i have to change a lot of stuff.
btw i have a 75 w100 with a 4 in lift.. has a dana 44 in the front and chrysler 9.25 in the rear.
btw i have a 75 w100 with a 4 in lift.. has a dana 44 in the front and chrysler 9.25 in the rear.
#2
i just found out that the 9.25 is a pretty good axle.. i dont do any really hard wheeling, but i want something that wont break on me. i do go mudding a lot though. whats your opinion on the 9.25? and if you think i should replace the 44 what should i replace it with? if i keep the 5 lug 9.25 in the rear it would have to be a 5 lug axle in the front.
#3
The 9.25 is not a bad axle it is just poorly designed and is known for having problems.
Your only real choice is D60's in the front. You can use one from any 77-93 Dodge. You can also use one from a Chevy but you have to bow the springs to bolt it in since their spring perches are slightly narrower than a Dodge.
As for the rear; the only bolt in option is a D60 or D70 from a 77-93 Dodge. You can use a GM 14-bolt but you have move the spring perches.
Nothing else is "bolt in" other than a D44 HD from a 3/4 ton Dodge.
You should be able to find a rear D60 for $200-400 a front D60 can run anywhere from $400-1,200. Right now on www.car-part.com there are some front d60's for as low as $250
No matter what you install you are going to have to change some things; drive shafts will need to be modified, brake lines hoses might need to be modified, but that is about it.
Your only real choice is D60's in the front. You can use one from any 77-93 Dodge. You can also use one from a Chevy but you have to bow the springs to bolt it in since their spring perches are slightly narrower than a Dodge.
As for the rear; the only bolt in option is a D60 or D70 from a 77-93 Dodge. You can use a GM 14-bolt but you have move the spring perches.
Nothing else is "bolt in" other than a D44 HD from a 3/4 ton Dodge.
You should be able to find a rear D60 for $200-400 a front D60 can run anywhere from $400-1,200. Right now on www.car-part.com there are some front d60's for as low as $250
No matter what you install you are going to have to change some things; drive shafts will need to be modified, brake lines hoses might need to be modified, but that is about it.