Rear axle bearing load

[KCTA Chris]

Please excuse it's a little borderline but I felt there were more experts here on than on the HAMB. After close to 50k miles on my little mis-mactched pickup I've decided to put it back on the AA frame (short WB w/ TT stakebed). To fit my needs and wants I'm going a little more modified on the chassis, some is common here... Hydraulic brakes, car front and drop axle, T-5 open driveshaft, 15" & 18" wires, steering box, parallel leaf. Goal is to drive at 60-65 cross state and often pick up another 500 lbs or so in the bed.

I'm going to loose a lot of weight off a stock AA chassis but will still weigh more than a pass car. Not wanting a street rod or 8" or 9" axle I'd prefer to keep my narrow "A" passenger car banjo or possibly a 32-34. Getting a little worried about the bearing load and life over long term use for the miles I like to drive. Not sure how sleeves and repop bearings will hold up with the loads. Overly cautious? Recommendations and thoughts? Thanks.

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

Can you check bearing sizes, which will allow you to find the rated load.?

[SeaSlugs]

When you say short wb aa you mean the 131" right? Gonna be one long driveshaft from the T5. Might have to do a 2 piece driveshaft. also if you use a narrower rearend under the aa platform its gonna look funny due to the fact the bed is 7' wide

[KCTA Chris]

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Im using the TT stakebed, (65" wide and 99" long) so my tires line up perfect under the sides. I might need to 2 piece the driveshaft, we'll see when I get closer.

Chuck - Thats a good idea!