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Old 05-06-2017, 11:28 AM   #13
mr48chev
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Re: 1 ton front suspension

Icenfire, there is no exact kit to do what you want to do that is available over the counter as a unit. The MII front end kits are about the only complete as a unit kits out there, anything else you have to collect parts to have them work

The Industrial Chassis Dakota front crossmember using Dakota chassis parts sits reasonably high when you run taller skinny tires and the Dakota spindles will take a factory 8 lug hub according to the web site. With donor parts that gets you in for under 1000 bucks. http://www.industrialchassisinc.com/...ck-dakota-kit&
You would have to ask if it will work with the 1 ton frame. I'm not sure if there is a difference between 3/4 and 1 ton on panel trucks frame wise. Heavy duty parts and the crossmember bolts on with only slight frame mods

Put in a matching rear axle for the bolt pattern you pick on the front and go. Narrow 8 lugs might be a challenge though.
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