2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab front end parts

[Gearclash]

I'm trying to find front axle parts for our Ram 1500. It is the Mega Cab, so searching for parts on the net is difficult as everyone thinks all 1500s have IFS. Can I assume that 2500 parts will work? What are your preferred places to get these parts? I will need axle u-joints, and am considering doing the ball joints and the tie rod ends. We had a tie rod end fail, and on the way home from the shop after that rod end was replaced the truck had a death wobble incident that has me looking very close at all the front end parts.

Any help would be appreciated. I never thought I would be rebuilding the front axle on this truck (~115,000 mi.) before the one in my sig (~165,000 mi.)

 

[mwilson]

I'm 99.9% sure that the 1500 Mega is running on 2500 underpinning. The springs are lighter duty but the axles are the same. There were a few on the lot when I bought my '06 and I remember the 8 bolt wheels on the 1500's.

Mike.

 

[Gearclash]

Thanks! I forgot to mention the 1500 is a 4x4. Searching for 2500 parts would make life much easier.

 

[SierraRam]

It is the same as a 2500, even the hubs are 8 lug. The coil springs are the same as a 2500 with a gasser.