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Subzilla
11-29-2005, 08:36
Got a friend interested in a '92 1 ton van with a bad axle (sounds like a freight train). Will an axle from a pick-up fit? Can he replace it with a 3/4 ton axle? Thanks!
More Power
11-29-2005, 13:22
There are some differences in axle width between models. For example, I've been told the Suburban axle is narrower than those used in a pickup application. As far as a van... I dunno... You could throw a tape on it to measure wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface to know for sure.

Jim
jcomp
11-29-2005, 15:48
Look here:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/14b_bible/index.html
NH2112
11-29-2005, 17:13
Don't forget spring perch spacing, either.
Subzilla
11-30-2005, 06:54
Thanks guys. I'll pass the info along and read up on that "pirate" website. The engine actually purrs like a kitten but the sound of the axle actually drowns out the engine and any conversation inside!
snoman87
12-02-2005, 07:18
Is that still the older body style frames? If so, my guess is that you can not put a 3/4T axle into a 1ton because of the spring perch width. As far as the WMS you can always swap a SRW and DRW rear hubs to get you desired configuration.

Your looking for a 1Ton or any crew cab (3/4T or 1T) rear diff ... single wheel or dually.