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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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I got everything to a 85 over but dunno how to mount the front axle on it. Can anyone help me?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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you need to install the the spring bushings in the frame for the rear shackle and you need to install the the brackets under the radiator support (to the frame) for the front spring brackets. Then you can install the leaf springs and bolt in the axle.

You should know that none of those parts are available new so you will need to find good ones in the junk yard or go over to ramcharger central and but the parts from the vendor there Jungle. http://ramchargercentral.com/jungleshddodgecomponents/
 
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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Got a junk ramcharger with no title but good parts and Im going to use chevy axlss
 
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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Which chevy front axle? Keep in mind that the spring perches on chevy's are narrower and you will have to bow in the springs a bit.

You will also need to get the 4wd steering box plate or convert to cross-over steering.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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Also here is a good example of a 2wd to 4wd:
http://ramchargercentral.com/mopar-t...98/#msg1682198
 
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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3/4 ton going to make it work cause I got it all for 150 bucks.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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So does all this unbolt and bolt up to a 2wd frame?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Yes and No...you will need to cut the holes in the frame for the rear spring bushing. You will need to cut the rivets out of the frame below the rad support on both the donor and your truck to swap the front spring hangers and bolt that back on...be certain to use Grade 8 hardware.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 12:13 AM
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Oh yaa
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 07:09 AM
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Just a question here. Is the pumpkin on the Chevy axle you are going to use on the passenger side as the Dodges need?
 
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