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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 02:10 PM
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I'm in the process of swapping a D60 in my 1994 ram 1500. I'm wondering if there's a sequential order of mounting points, like which bolts should I start with and so on?
 
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I'm in the process of swapping a D60 in my 1994 ram 1500. I'm wondering if there's a sequential order of mounting points, like which bolts should I start with and so on?
Nope just make sure there are torqued
 
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D60 out of what? If it's from another Ram, so far as I know, they were all 8 lug..... which isn't going to match the rear on a 1500.
 
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Yes another ram. I've already done the rear. My problem is getting the arms that attach to the frame to line up with the diff.
 
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I don't think there is any difference between the half ton, and 3/4 ton control arms..... I don't think.... Get the lowers in first, then you should be able to 'roll' the diff to get the uppers to line up.
 
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I don't think there is any difference between the half ton, and 3/4 ton control arms..... I don't think.... Get the lowers in first, then you should be able to 'roll' the diff to get the uppers to line up.
There is not
 
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Yes another ram. I've already done the rear. My problem is getting the arms that attach to the frame to line up with the diff.
How did you tackle the leafs?
 
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Thanks for the info guys, was hoping there was an easier way than I've been trying. As far as the leafs go there are none in the front, but the back ones are a direct bolt on.
 
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Originally Posted by mooselee77
Thanks for the info guys, was hoping there was an easier way than I've been trying. As far as the leafs go there are none in the front, but the back ones are a direct bolt on.
half ton springs should be 2.5 inches wide. 3/4 and 1 ton springs are three inches wide.... what year was the truck you get your axles from?
 
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half ton springs should be 2.5 inches wide. 3/4 and 1 ton springs are three inches wide.... what year was the truck you get your axles from?
Im thinking he got a LD 2500....
 
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