Don't know if it'll be technically a 1 ton, but you could swap in a 3600 front axle. They use the same springs.
In the rear, you could swap in a HO52 or 14 bolt. You would need to weld in new spring perches&shock mounts.
You end up with a short 3/4 ton truck.
Like others stated, the frame is the weak spot.
The next issue is your driveline. Yourt torque tube trans will need to go.
Stopping with an extra load is an issue. There's more brake options with the 3100.
You may be better off just adding rear overloads and adding front power brakes to the 3100.
Last edited by Whitedog; 03/11/2017 5:48 PM.
