20k front axle conversion

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by dillydog24, Aug 23, 2023.

  1. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    20k lb steer axle is much beefier. The 12k lb axle in my old W9 is like a twig compared to the 20k lb one my old man had in his T8.
     
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  3. dillydog24

    dillydog24 Light Load Member

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    Yessir! Changed out the pump last night. It turned fine with the old pump. Turns better with the high flow pump.
    Far as business goes, it’s not my best year. But they’ve been able to keep us busy.
     
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  4. dillydog24

    dillydog24 Light Load Member

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    For sure! Best investment for this truck yet
     
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  5. mission_creek

    mission_creek Bobtail Member

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    Good place to buy the complete axle and boxes? I’m going to do the conversion on mine this winter.
     
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  6. dillydog24

    dillydog24 Light Load Member

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    Hey there. I got my front clip assembly from LKQ. If you call them they are super helpful!
     
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  7. mission_creek

    mission_creek Bobtail Member

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    thank you. It’s going to be a must for next year. While the 12k axle I have now is in really good shape it is starting to bow under a 14 yard load of sand.
     
  8. dillydog24

    dillydog24 Light Load Member

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    I do a lot of blacktopping in some tight spaces and not being able to turn the wheel with a fully loaded truck was pita.
     
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  9. Ccarlos94

    Ccarlos94 Bobtail Member

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    Sorry for the random and late reply but ive been thinking about doing this to my 367 with a 14,600 steer. Any way you could provide some insight on how it all went together and what all bolted up and what had to be replaced?
     
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