Hi folks,

Just picked up my first ram..it is a 97 2500 quad cab, lwb. Only owned chevy's to this point and only old chevy's. Some friends think I've downgraded myself but I disagree!

Anyways, I'm trying to figure out what I have for axles in this rig. I'm pretty sure it's a D60 on the front and I thought it was a D80 on the back but now I'm not so sure. This truck has a gvwr of 8800lbs., which I think is the HD version. Not sure about that though....does anyone know if there's a heavier 2500. I understand that Dodge built the 2500 in 2 different gvwrs.

How do I find out what axle I have in the rear?

And, can I put a manual hub assembly in the front end of this rig?

Anyways, I'm sure you'll be hearing more questions from me as I'm new to Dodge.

Thanks!

 

What motor, and transmission do you have?

I'm assuming V-10 or diesel since you would also have a Dana 60 in the rear of a 5.9 V-8...

 

gas trucks got a D60 front and rear, diesels could be either D70 or D80.

you can put a manual hub conversion on the front, but they are a little pricy.

http://www.dynatrac.com/products_freespin_dodge.html
http://www.emsoffroad.com/products/hubconvert.htm

These are the only options i know of.