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| | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 9 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 9 | i know this is not a 1 ton but it is closer than the 1/2 ton is.
i want to upgrade my 50 3/4 ton to front disk brakes and independant suspension but keep the 8 lugs. i am going to use the origional rear axle. i am thinking of trying to use a 1 ton chevy van front crossmenber and narrow it. has anyone tryed this or heard of it being done.
this truck actually belogs to my wife truck and she wants to drive it. it was bought new by her dad who for years in his trucking company. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 320 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 320 | | | | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 38 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 38 | How much do you want to spend / how long until you want to drive it?
It is going to be extremely tough to keep the 8 lug and move to IFS... there are options to change it to IFS with 5 lugs, but even those you will be looking at customizing somewhat because of your framerails.
If you do go with a larger crossmember like you are looking at, you will run into the problem with your wheels sticking out extremely far beyond your fenders as the 3/4 and 1 ton frame rails are farther out then the 1/2 tons and even those have issues with some of the options out there.
Good luck! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 725 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 725 | Get in touch with 'tntrucknut" He has already done on a '48, (I think,) and he's been all over in it. His name is Floyd Couch and he can give you all the details.
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