Not to get too far off topic...
But personally I can't make sense of adapting 1/2 ton stuff to a 1 ton for "resale value". And I certianly can't understand it if you plan to genuinely use the truck for a truck.
Not saying you can't or shouldn't do it if you want to for your own reasons. However in the process you'll made a truck a fair amount heavier empty and much longer than a 1/2 ton, not likely to appeal to the crowd looking for a real 1/2 ton. Conversely it won't appeal to anyone looking for a 1 ton to actually use (unless priced right to convert back to 8 lug). Mainly because you can fit a whole lot of stuff and weight in a 9' bed, more than you'd want over 1/2 ton suspension.
I've been actively looking for a good 1 ton AD pickup myself the past few months and while not rare it is certianly hard to find a good one at a good price, they bring decent money for what they are as they are. Not sure I'm seeing comparable very good 1/2 tons sell for more than a similar original clean 1 ton, though I'm not looking that close at the 1/2 tons. I have noticed that alone any sort of weird modifications from independent front axle swaps to V8's seem to hurt the value compared to a stock or more or less clean vehicle. With the exception of the thoroughly and well executed "hot rod" sort of 1/2 tons but who knows if they ever get the high asking prices, and likely won't see again all the money they actually have tied up in building the vehicle.
Back on topic,
If you want disc brakes for your 1 ton there are a few options and considerations, some searching and reading to do to find the solution that suits your needs and ability.
If you want disc brakes for a 1/2 ton that is well documented.
Grigg
