Dodge Front D60: Will the 32.5" spring-pad distance allow a bolt-on?

[Bob Barry]

I've replied to a guy advertising an '87 Dodge D-600 D60 front axle; complete, kingpins, close enough for me to pick up, decent price, right ratio to match my rear 14-bolt, etc...

Only reservation I have is the 32.5" spring-pad distance. It's a 1/2" wider overall than the FSJ/Chevy 32" distance, but at only a 1/4" per side, I'm gathering it would be possible to hog out the center-pin hole that much and still make it a bolt-on.

Anyone running a Dodge axle on their truck in SOA form, and what did you have to do to get it to bolt up?

[ June 13, 2003, 11:24 AM: Message edited by: Bob Barry ]

[FSJeeper]

The Chevy guys who use the Dodge Dana 60 for conversions report there is usually enough slop in the springs to allow it to bolt up with no mods. I bet this would be the case for you but if not hogging out the pin holes is easy.

[River Beast]

shouldnt be that much a deal, Bob.... the bushings will wear a bit quicker though... from offset stress...