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2500 to 1500 axle swap

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#1 ·
Hi I have a 1996 Dodge Ram 2500 (parts truck) that I would like to remove the rear end and install it in my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. Can I just swap the axles out so I can use my rim that are now on the 1500? The 2500 is an 8 lug and the 1500 is a 5 lug. let me know if you have any ideas
Thanks
Bob
 
#2 ·
Chances are the rims won't work on the 2500 axle.
 
#6 ·
I think the question was whether a 2500 rear end will fit under a 1500 and if the 1500 wheels will work on the 2500 rear end.
 
#9 ·
Really anyhing is possible. There are custom rear axles that you can buy off of 4wd sites. I am not too familiar with axles and all of that I am still trying to learn. Really if you have the time and money you can do anything.

I have seen on Extreme 4x4 (Powerblock T.V) they put 2500 axles on a 1500. If you know how to do it then it is possible. I think I even have that in a magazine now that I think of it. I will look when I get a chance and maybe send you a scanned copy of the DIY of the axle swap!
 
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