I don't have enough measurements yet to know if the P-30 spindle swap (8 lug) is useful for the 1 ton DRW trucks.
You can measure your original axle width and compare with measurements given earlier for what a 2 ton axle with 8 lug P-30 spindles on it would measure.

(I'm sure it does not work with single wheel 8 lug stuff on P-30 spindles on 2 ton I-beam, it's still overly wide...)
With luck your measurements will workout on the DRW version, I have not ventured down that path to know.

These P-30 spindles do not fit on a 3/4 or 1 ton axle, but the 2 ton axle beam (48-54) does bolt under the same model 1 ton trucks.

The risk is not having the axle welded properly, that's up to you. It's not terribly difficult for a competent welder and with some careful alignment of the pieces before welding. Altogether though it's a lot of work and time to cut, prep, weld, and pretty up a welded axle beam.
The P-30 spindle swap on a 2 ton axle beam can be done in an afternoon once you have the parts and pieces at hand and clean, reaming some bushings is not tricky or difficult, low risk.

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