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| | | | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 40 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 40 | Whats kinda problems will I have replacing my stock 3600 front axle with a 3100 front axle. Mostly concerned about the steering box...everything else should be the same...I think. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 439 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 439 | Try this. Basically, the flat spot on the top of the axle that contacts the springs is in a different location. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 874 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 874 | I considered this swap on my '52 3600 and like
TooMany says it will be a direct bolt in swap.
1/2 tons and 3/4 tons used the same front springs from 47 to 55. Also of note...1/2 ton axles used 1/2" u-bolts while 3/4 tons used 9/16" u-bolts. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 439 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 439 | I stand corrected.
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