Front Axle Conversion

[CannonBall]

Has anyone ever looked into converting our front axles in the 4x4 Ram from coil link to a true Dana 60 with manual hubs and leaf springs?



I have not heard of any real problems with the Dodge front end but I am very envious of the Ford Superduty front suspension.



Has anyone ever tryed this conversion? Does the aftermarket offer anything?

 

[BRobertson]

Dynatrac in Calif offers several kits. They advertise in the 4 wheeler mags. Bob

 

[Scollins]

I can understand wanting manual hubs, but why would you want to change to a leaf spring suspension? I can see no benefit to eliminating the coil springs, especially not if you go off-road.

 

[WOWZY]

Not much help on the Leaf springs but for the axle swap go here:

http://dodgeram.org/ki4cy/4x4/dynatrac/front_axle.htm

 

[MidwestMotorman]

Save those springs...

I would keep those coil springs. Converting one to a leaf-spring, manual hubbed front would require some major engineering on the suspension and steering part. You might as well throw your body on a first generation frame. It would take about as much time, and would be a little more safe.

 

[CannonBall]

Guys, thanks for all the replys. Great photos. Those manual hubs just look to cool. The brake rotors are also outstanding.



As far as why the leaf spring question, I don't know. They are very simple and also proven. I do not go off road much.