1500 to 2500 conversion

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marxhare

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06 1500. Looking to convert to 2500 axles. Any advice appreciated! Pros/Cons, mods, previous posts, etc. Thanks in advance!
 

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You may be able to use the rear one if the spring perches are the same distance apart (remember, they have different frames). 1500 4x4's use IFS, so you're looking at a good amount of fab work to fit a 2500 front axle to one and have the truck drive correctly. Will also need either custom driveshafts or adapter u-joints (not the best idea in the world) to mate yours to the new axles. You'll also need new wheels (8 lug vs 5 lug).

What is the reason for this?
 
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Trade your 1500 in on a 2500.

It's a lot easier and more common in the Jeep community to switch from say, Dana 35's too 44's and less complicated.

If you're looking for better towing performance and want to keep your current truck, consider a regear.
 

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there wont be anything that bolts on.. itll be alot of fab work .. not saying it cant be done though..
 

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The thought intrigues me...Its jut my 2 cents here but its like trying to turn an apple into an orange. Find a 2500 donor vehicle/rolling chassis is probably the easiest option. Fab from there...
 

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I think the frame on the 1500 is a lot weaker than the 2500.
I’d rather spend the money and just buy a 2500.
JMHO


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I'm sure it can be done, but it will be a bit of fab and trial and error. If it's to make it an hd to haul more weight then switch to a 2500/3500 truck. If you're building a lighter weight badass trail rig and need tougher axles then post pics and try some of the off road forums.
 

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