I don't think it should be too difficult locating a correct 3/4 or 1 ton axle.(they are essentially the same except brakes and springs, right?) I notice the running boards have been cut, so It originally had a 9 foot bed also.
Looks like we may have another one ton owner(to add his story to the gallery) and complete our quorum of 5 one ton owners (in the gallery)voting yes on having a 1 ton(3/4 also, John?) forum in the Grassy Knoll next month, but that's a stretch - even for me.
I think that's the longest sentence I've written here yet.