Can I put a 2500 axle on my 1500?

Can I put a 2500 axle on my 1500?

i want to know if i can put 2500 axles on my 97 1500 sport w/out major modification. Yep, you sure can. It’s nearly a bolt on deal as long as you get axles from a 2nd gen 3/4 ton.

How much does it cost to swap axles?

The cost to repair an axle runs between about $500 and $600 dollars before taxes and fees. Costs vary depending the type of vehicle, brand, make, and model. Labor costs vary from between about $50 dollars and $140 depending on how long the job takes for a model of vehicle.

What year is Ram 1500 2nd generation?

Dodge Ram – 2nd Gen (1994 to 2002) The second generation of Dodge Ram was introduced for the 1994 model year. The second generation Ram was available in regular, extended (Club), or crew cab body styles, and was offered with a range of V6, V8, and V10 engines including an inline six diesel option.

How do I know what rear axle ratio My Ram 1500 has?

Start the truck and put it into neutral. Rotate the rear tire 2 times and count the number of times the drive shaft turns. Close to 4 times = 3.92. Close to 3 1/2 = 3.55 Close to 3 = 3.21.

How wide is a Silverado rear end?

The Chevy Silverado is equipped with an 8.6 inch rear differential that uses A75W-90 gear oil. The differential casing can be found under the truck in the middle of the driveshaft. The cover is bolted on with twelve 10mm bolts and the plug can be opened using a 3/8″ drive.

How often do axles need to be replaced?

between 80,000 and 100,000 miles
How often do front axles need to be replaced? Straight axles tend to fail less often than CV axles because of their heavy-duty nature. The typical front CV axle should last between 80,000 and 100,000 miles, but your driving style can significantly increase or decrease service life.

Whats a 2nd generation Dodge?

2nd gen refers to the second generation of the vehicle released. In the case of the current postings, the ”94-’01 1500 Ram and ’94-’02 2500 and 3500 Ram trucks were the second generation of the Dodge ram.

How do I know what rear end gear ratio my VIN Dodge Ram?

The VIN won’t tell you, but there’s a sticker on the bottom of the driver’s side axle tube that will list the ratio.

What gear ratio does my Ram 1500 have?

Ram has a standard axle ratio of 3.21 on 2X4 trucks and 3.55 on 4X4 trucks and trucks with the diesel engine. However buyers can choose different axle ratios for their Ram 1500, including a 3.92 axle ratio.