Projects 1959 chevy Apache front axle

I'm trying to switch my 3600 Apache to a 3100 does anybody know if the u-bolt spacing is the same on the beams from 1/2 ton to ton? Thanks

 

Unless I am seriously mistaken the springs are in the same place, just heavier.

You may need to use all the stuff from the half ton axle. U bolts and etc. though. If you don't have them you can take measurements into any spring or bolt house and buy them cheap enough.

 

Yeah that was my plan I found an axle from a guy local i was going to swap it onto a newer frame, but don't have the time to do it. Thanks again

 

on this same note can i get a set of drop spindles to lower the front or what is the easiest way?