by Remps » Sat Dec 24, 2016 3:32 am
What's y'alls opinions on 2nd gen 2wd vs 4wd front suspension durability? (Minus U joints, diff, front axles, front driveshaft, etc) Was doing research on front suspension upgrades, and learned that, apparently, dodge put straight axle front ends on 2wd 3500 cab & chassis trucks. Basically a 4wd front end, minus a differential and axles. I'm getting a little tired of humperdinking down the winter road rough spots at 20 kph, trying to keep balljoints from shooting through the fenders, when I'm getting passed by new trucks doing 80-90 kph. Canadian tire quoted me 250-300$ per balljoint for moog, which is nuts. I'm thinking of finding a 2nd gen 4x4 v10 or cummins truck with missing engine and trans, cutting off the whole front frame/suspension, and splice it to the 2wd frame. After cutting out the diff, replacing it with a piece of tubing, and pulling the axles. At least there is aftermarket support for the 4x4 suspension.. Any opinions welcome.
'90 D250 R/C,727,IC,6x.009's,1/8" bump,fuel psi,straight pipe w/5" stack.
'90 W250 R/C,47rh,K@N,HX35,1/8" bump,2nd gen IC,boost,egt,trans temp.3.07's.
'96 2500 S/C L/B,2wd,NV5600,3.54 L/S,cai,egt,pacbrake,mbrp exhaust,10 plate.
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