front end

[Donald C Gleason]

i would like to put a solid front axle on my 1990 dodge d350 2wd. i would like to still keep it a 2wd. what solid axle would work?

 

[thomasg]

I've researched converting my '93 D250 to an I beam front axle for a couple years (other projects keep popping up). A front axle out of a 60's Dodge D200 crewcab will work but hard to find. Its rated at 3500 lbs. I weighed my truck the front end weighs 3100 lbs with driver & full tank of fuel. I figure the I beam axle & leaf springs will be alot lighter than the 2wd crossmember & suspension. There is a disc brake kit available. The ride height of the truck should be about the same height as it is now.
Old Class A motor homes built on d400 chassis axle could work.
An I beam axle out of a P30 step van with 8 lug wheels may work I haven't been able to measure one.

 

[u2slow]

If you're the same guy asking on a few different forums.... I think it was covered. Best bet for 8x6.5" pattern and a dropped beam w/discs was the Dodge A-class motorhome.

This first few pics in this link show the M300 chassis.... before he switches to an even beefier chassis
https://mopar1973man.com/topic/15519-1948-dodge-coe-build/