Batterzazu Posted April 6, 2017 Report Posted April 6, 2017 Hi, I recently picked up a Dodge pilothouse 1 1/2 ton or 2 ton (Not sure which one) I am located in Minnesota near Minneapolis and need help finding a front axle for my truck. I learned that I am not very good at removing kingpins Also would like some help positively idB-entifying the year, my title says 1948 but i have my doubts. Serial Number 82580207 Model B-3HHA152 GVW 16000 pounds Thanks in advance for your help Scott 1 Quote
Young Ed Posted April 6, 2017 Report Posted April 6, 2017 What happened? Also might know a few places in MN with an axle. Quote
Los_Control Posted April 6, 2017 Report Posted April 6, 2017 good looking truck, my avatar picture is a 49, you can see the difference in the grills. Yours looks newer and 50'sh to me. But I also suspect sme work has been done to yours over the years and who knows what transpired. Quote
Batterzazu Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Posted April 6, 2017 The truck was restored years ago so who knows what it started as. As far as the kingpins I pulled the axle out of the truck so I could use my H press to press the pins out. Long story short I used to much heat and pressure and smooshed the bottom of the axle out of whack. Stupid rookie mistake. Sometimes fewer tools are better Quote
Todd B Posted April 6, 2017 Report Posted April 6, 2017 It's either a 52' or 53'. I have a very nice 1.5 ton front axle from a 50' sitting in my shop. The truck had very few miles and a needed the rear axle and springs for my 49' camper I built. Quote
Todd B Posted April 6, 2017 Report Posted April 6, 2017 However!!! Last week I saw what I thought was a 48-50 1 ton in fleet farm so I stopped and talked to the guy and looked in the cab to see it was a 51-53. He said it started out a 48 but switched the cab to 52. Quote
Reg Evans Posted April 6, 2017 Report Posted April 6, 2017 The serial number makes it a 51 1.5 ton with a 236 engine. 1 Quote
Brent B3B Posted April 6, 2017 Report Posted April 6, 2017 Batterzazu, dump bed? any more photo's? Quote
Batterzazu Posted April 6, 2017 Author Report Posted April 6, 2017 Yes, it is a factory dump bed. I do not have many pictures of it yet. I have the front end all tore apart. I will try and post some more pics tonight. Quote
wallytoo Posted April 7, 2017 Report Posted April 7, 2017 should have a two-speed rear, an eaton 1350. Quote
Todd B Posted April 7, 2017 Report Posted April 7, 2017 I also have very good running boards and several other items for that model truck. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Posted April 7, 2017 The B3 says it all. Welcome and all that. Great to have another Minnesota truck on the road! Last I knew there were a couple big boys still out at Windy Hill by Anandale if you need parts. 1 Quote
Batterzazu Posted April 7, 2017 Author Report Posted April 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Todd B said: I also have very good running boards and several other items for that model truck. Todd, I also need a left fender, drivers side glass and some miscellaneous interior items Quote
jpwuertz Posted April 10, 2017 Report Posted April 10, 2017 I believe Windy Hill auto parts is close to New London MN and French Lake Auto Parts is near Annandale MN Quote
ggdad1951 Posted April 10, 2017 Report Posted April 10, 2017 1 hour ago, jpwuertz said: I believe Windy Hill auto parts is close to New London MN and French Lake Auto Parts is near Annandale MN true, I just go to both at the same time normally and always go thru Anandale! Quote
Batterzazu Posted April 29, 2017 Author Report Posted April 29, 2017 So far so good, I installed new king pins and got pulled off of the project by our basement project. Too much stuff to do around here!! Quote
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