Aam axle swap?
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Aam axle swap?
So I found a set of 3rd gen 3/4 ton axels with 60k miles on them.
They are out of a 03 hemi truck, and with a little research I found they are 9.25 aam front and 10.5 aam rear, with disk breaks all the way around.
The guy wants $300 for both axels and suspension, and $250 for both drive shafts.
My question is has anyone tried this?
I know the contol arms, coil springs and track bar are interchangable, but will they just bolt in?
What other problems would I run into?
They are out of a 03 hemi truck, and with a little research I found they are 9.25 aam front and 10.5 aam rear, with disk breaks all the way around.
The guy wants $300 for both axels and suspension, and $250 for both drive shafts.
My question is has anyone tried this?
I know the contol arms, coil springs and track bar are interchangable, but will they just bolt in?
What other problems would I run into?
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I know theres a bracket you can buy to upgrade the 2nd gen tracbar to a 3rd gen.
Im thinking about getting the drive shafts also so id have both yoke styles.
How about the brakes? Would I have to get some kind of custom flex line?
Im just amazed theres no info on this swap out there.
Ive seen it mentioned in different diesel forums, but really no info about swapping them to a half-ton
Im thinking about getting the drive shafts also so id have both yoke styles.
How about the brakes? Would I have to get some kind of custom flex line?
Im just amazed theres no info on this swap out there.
Ive seen it mentioned in different diesel forums, but really no info about swapping them to a half-ton
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09-21-2011, 09:49 PM
I recently sold a new set of aam power wagon diff's that were going into my truck but things changed. So on the back diff you will need to change the spring pads, shock mounts, and figure out a way to hook up the e brake cables(get those as well), 17" wheels are a must to fit over the rear disc brakes. Driveshafts will have to be modded. As for the front end just compare all the parts for length, and bolt size. I was also considering changing the master cyld and the portioning valve as well, ABS might be an issue.
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09-21-2011, 11:37 PM
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