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I have a 1959 Apache 38 1 ton. I want to replace the original front straight axle with a narrower straight axle with a disc brake set-up, should end up 60" backing plate to backing plate. Are there any recommendations for "donor" trucks that might accomplish this? I don't need the 1 ton front set up anymore as I've modified the read end to a non-dually (just using a wide single rear wheel).

I am doing the same thing on my '46 1.5 ton. I found a front axle off of a '42 3/4 ton. This will give me an 8 lug wheel pattern and a wide variety of wheel choices. I am going to use a Chevy 14 bolt full floating axle on the rear, same 8 lug bolt pattern. What did you use for your rear axle, I haven't bought one yet.