Has anyone swapped the coil springs/wheel hubs (and whatever else needed - I'm a shade tree mechanic) from a 95 2500 (V10 with automatic 4x4) into a 99 1500 (5.9 with 5-speed 4x4) front end? I have a junk 95 2500 and a real nice 99 1500. Looking for advice on this swap and also the rear/leaf springs changeover. My 2500 has fairly new 8-leaf springs, 16K hitch, and step bumper. The 2500 carried my slide-in camper but the 1500 won't do it to suit me.

Thanks in advance, I'm new to the site and all the good info!

Brian

 

Doesn't matter what you do to the truck, it doesn't change its "Legal" tow/weight limits. Regardless of what suspension you toss under there, if it would be overloaded for a 1500, and you have an accident, your insurance company can deny your claim. Something to keep in mind.

That said.... 2 or 4 wheel drive?

 

The front is pretty much plug 'n play

For the rear you'll have to contend with 3" leafs vs 2.5" leafs. I'd probably move the spring hangers over.

 

[QUOTE=Brian Dennis;3576663]Has anyone swapped the coil springs/wheel hubs (and whatever else needed - I'm a shade tree mechanic) from a 95 2500 (V10 with automatic 4x4) into a 99 1500 (5.9 with 5-speed 4x4) front end? I have a junk 95 2500 and a real nice 99 1500. Looking for advice on this swap and also the rear/leaf springs changeover. My 2500 has fairly new 8-leaf springs, 16K hitch, and step bumper. The 2500 carried my slide-in camper but the 1500 won't do it to suit me.

Thanks in advance, I'm new to the site and all the good info!

Both are 4x4

 

Both are 4x4, thanks for your input

 

Both are 4x4, thanks!

 

I plan on doing that, as long as bolt holes match. The 2500 pieces are nearly new, along with springs and other hardware in the back.

Thanks for your input!