Finished Dodge 1/2 Ton Straight axle conversion

[desertfabmotors]

Just sharing,

Finished the Dodge 1500 straight axle conversion.:fashizzle:

We removed the independent suspension, installed:

1. Frt. HP D44 with highsteer, Dedenbear Knuckles, Alloy shafts, ARB
2. Custom 4-Link frt with King Coil-Overs with Res.
3. Custom Frt. & Rear Bumpers
4. The rear got new 65" springs, GM14 Bolt with Disk Brakes, & ARB, Bilstien shocks 5200's w/ res

5. Tires 37x12.50-17 Cooper STT's w/ new black steel mods wheels
6. Custom skid plates for gas tank/ t-case / transmission


Has 18" of total articulation travel on the frt. and 13" in the rear.

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[Gordon]

Put in a late night huh? It looks awesome! Who's ride is it? Yours or a customers?

Great work as usual!

Happy Christmas and Merry New Year!

[GLEN REAMS]

That turned out nice Todd! i member when you guys first started on it

[Teal-J]

I like the rear bumper and how it comes up to protect the bed, I like something like that for a rear tire carrier when the time comes.

Looks awesome guys!

[SHNIPE]

Go Fast Holes!! Woohoo!

[desertfabmotors]

Put in a late night huh? It looks awesome! Who's ride is it? Yours or a customers?

Great work as usual!

Happy Christmas and Merry New Year!

It is for a customer:)

[ademster]

right on Todd, bout time eh?


I like how you did the rear bumper pretty badas.s


Adam

[AZXJ]

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Playing on the test ramp..

[sms1688]

Looks good I bet you guys are glad its gone gives you a little bit more room for us jeepers.

[desertfabmotors]

Looks good I bet you guys are glad its gone gives you a little bit more room for us jeepers.

Yep, That beast took up alot of room, and it was just as much work as building a buggy.:smug:

[terron gregg]

dude that thing came out sweet looking

[desertfabmotors]

dude that thing came out sweet looking


Handles great also, Customer picked it up today and took it out by the shop and was haulin butt and taking some small jumps.:drummer: