I have a 55 2-ton and a 58 2-ton. We like the 55 nose better and was going to put it on the 58 chassis but, the 58 frame is longer in the front. (front axle about 2" farther forward than the 55). I am going to weld the 2 cabs together to make an extended cab and will only need one frame. I want to use the hubs and drums off the 58 because of the 6-bolt pattern (I have 10 one-piece rims and 6 almost new 9r-22.5 tires)
So, I have a couple of options and/or questions.
option 1 is use the 55 frame and put the 58 hubs and drums on the axles.
questions:
1. Will the brake drums and hubs swap between the 2 years of axles? (both are 2-speed rear)
2. On the front, will the 9r-22.5 tires rub on the rear of the inner fender (actually, front of cab area, like maybe door hinge pocket) if I use those? they are taller than the 20" that are on there and looks like it would be real tight)
Option 2: put the 55 front end on the 58 chassis.
Questions:
1. anyone done this? I know on the 58, they lengthened the front of the frame and moved the front axle forward a couple of inches. Not sure but, I think I would have to carve up the wheel openings in the 55 to make that fit, and then probably all my bolt holes in the frame for mounting the front end will be off by 2".
