Nothing wrong with a straight axle. Sure it rides like a truck, but it is a truck. I have put a lot of miles on my straight axle trucks and wouldn't think of changing.

I would recommend power disks on front though.

"It's just a phase. He'll grow out of it." Mama, 1964

1956 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100
1953 Chevy 6100 "The Yard dog"
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