convert single wheel truck to dually

[saltbranch]

Has anyone used one of these kits to convert a 3/4 or 1 ton single wheel truck to a dually? I have a 3/4 ton I am thinking about redoing and do the dually conversion and put a flatbed on.

http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/c-1 ... pters.aspx

 

[denvermartinfarms]

I don't know about the kit, but I don't think it's very hard or a big deal. What's the truck your doing it to.

 

[muleskinner]

It can be done. But remember that it does not change the GVW of the truck and can not be licensed any heavier.

 

[Brute 23]

You might ask around if there are different bearings, brakes, ect on a dually axle. For that price you might be able to rob a whole dually axle from a junk yard or neighbor with junk in their yard.

We do a lot of busines with SWW. Nice people.

Edit... Googled it real quick and it looks like there can be some difference in hubs and brake drums.

 

[Bigfoot]

Looks like $750 for back and $450 for the front. Plus 6 tires when you get it put together. You still have 3/4 when you get done, but I guess you get the extra stability.

 

[M5farm]

I owned a 93 3/4 dodge 2wd that has the dually added aftermarket from the dealer. I added the 1ton hub caps to the front and no ever noticed it said 250 on the door.

 

[Anonymous]

On the 2003 and up fords the only difference between the 250 and 350 is the springs on the rear. Just in case anyone wanted to know

 

[fitz]

Has anyone used one of these kits to convert a 3/4 or 1 ton single wheel truck to a dually? I have a 3/4 ton I am thinking about redoing and do the dually conversion and put a flatbed on.

http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/c-1 ... pters.aspx

I have a single wheel 350 and had thought about it. I decided if I put a flat bed on it I would just order one to fit the single wheel axle.

fitz

 

[B&M Farms]

I wouldn't think it would do much good to change to duals without changing the springs. Like said before you could probably find a complete 1 ton rear end with the springs from a wrecked truck. If its 4x4 just make sure the gear ratio matches the front end and run the same tire height.

 

[saltbranch]

its a 89' Chevy 3/4 ton. I want to change for stability and to put a regular full width flatbed on, not the the narrow one for a single wheel. I plan on putting winch and poles on this truck, thats the reason for stability and full size bed.I don't intend for this to increase the GVWR and I understand it will not.