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| | | | Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 | On On my way! 49 6400. I do not plan to haul weight on it just the additional weight of a 5.9 and tranny. I want opinions on switching front axle to a3800 for easy bolt on brake system. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | The 1 ton axle is significantly smaller/lighter weight than the 2 ton axle.
I would not reduce axle capacity and add more front end weight.
There are a few options for swapping or installing disc brakes on the 2 ton axle, one method is pretty well covered in a sticky thread in this section.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 | I've read it many times. I agree this appears to be solid method.im having difficulty finding a p-30. The 3800 axle is only 1000 lbs. less capacity. And I have 6 3800s . In my back shop . | | | | | Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 | My truck is coming closer to finished. Axle and brakes and my frame is ready for paint.then only cab mods and paint for cab. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 | Grigg, you seem to be a very knowledgable person I appreciate your opinions. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 67 | And frame mods for 5.9 and trans. But the front is my biggest concern . This needs first. | | |
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