[americanmusc1e]

In the past two years I yanked out the not original stovebolt 235 and SM420 and replaced them with a mopar 5.9 gasser and a built 46RE from a 2wd ZJ project I couldn't sell.

Since there are no disc brake 8 lug options, I also bought a 1/2ton front axle and converted it to 6-lug disc brakes.

So what I ended up with an 8-lug HO52 in the rear with 5.14 gears and a bastard 6-lug in the front converted to modern bearings and disc brakes.

I had the truck running and driving around the shop, but I was concerned about the entire front axle setup. The conversion tapered roller bearings were lawn mower sized and the brakes are 1/2 ton disks. The entire front suspension and steering was so outdated and cobbled together that I just couldn't imagine pulling 6000lbs with it.