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12-28-2009, 05:49 AM
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You can buy adaptor kits if all you want is a dually, wheel spacers etc..This will not increase your GVW however. You will need to find a rear axle out of a dually to put in the back, and spacers in the front ( I think) and if it is 4wd you will need to come up with a front axle as well (make sure they are geared the same).
Should be about it unless you would want to put some heavier springs in the back.
Oh yeah I almost forgot the most important part.....change your door badges......
Should be about it unless you would want to put some heavier springs in the back.
Oh yeah I almost forgot the most important part.....change your door badges......
12-28-2009, 11:15 AM
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Front and rear axles are the same in both 1 or 3/4 unless you have the automatic it is a dana 70 in the 3/4. If stick it is a dana 60 in the front and dana 80 in the rear. Frames are the same and and front springs are the same. Only difference it dually and rear leaf spring pack. If you had the camper special on the 3/4 it already has the over loads.
12-28-2009, 05:11 PM
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1-ton rear ends are the Dana 80 IIRC. Rear discs after 01.5. You'll need the longer lug studs for the double wheels and the 1-ton spring packs. My truck is a camper special but my frriends dually seems to have heavier rear springs than mine...
This sounds like a project that could go smoothly or turn into a real snafu!
Good Luck, Kurt
This sounds like a project that could go smoothly or turn into a real snafu!
Good Luck, Kurt
12-29-2009, 10:22 AM
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The front axle doesn't absolutely need modified if you don't mind having two different type wheels (and spares).
Replace the cargo box with a dually bed.
Be cautious if purchasing axles from a crashed truck or sight unseen, make sure the axle isn't bent. To test, clamp a piece of straight angle iron (or similar stock) 2 -3 foot in length to each hub and measure for parallel.
Another good practice is to unzip the rear cover and inspect the internals before buying any axle. Bought one once that looked perfect, but when I opened it after I got home it was full of water. Lesson learned.
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12-29-2009, 06:59 PM
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It might be way easier to sell your ride and just buy a newer one. A 1.5, 02, or 03 would be good choices with reasonable choices & prices. With any luck, you may find an NV5600, or 5 speed.
I would shop Craig's list. I just read that there are more HD Dodges sold in Houston & Texas than anywhere else in thye country. They also do not have salt, other than costal areas.
You can never have too much truck, unless you live in the city(parking).
I would shop Craig's list. I just read that there are more HD Dodges sold in Houston & Texas than anywhere else in thye country. They also do not have salt, other than costal areas.
You can never have too much truck, unless you live in the city(parking).
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Simplest way is to swap out the entire rear axle/spring assembly because the dually axle is 4 inches narrower than the single wheel axle. The wheel hubs and studs are different also.
The front axle doesn't absolutely need modified if you don't mind having two different type wheels (and spares).
Replace the cargo box with a dually bed.
Be cautious if purchasing axles from a crashed truck or sight unseen, make sure the axle isn't bent. To test, clamp a piece of straight angle iron (or similar stock) 2 -3 foot in length to each hub and measure for parallel.
Another good practice is to unzip the rear cover and inspect the internals before buying any axle. Bought one once that looked perfect, but when I opened it after I got home it was full of water. Lesson learned.
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The front axle doesn't absolutely need modified if you don't mind having two different type wheels (and spares).
Replace the cargo box with a dually bed.
Be cautious if purchasing axles from a crashed truck or sight unseen, make sure the axle isn't bent. To test, clamp a piece of straight angle iron (or similar stock) 2 -3 foot in length to each hub and measure for parallel.
Another good practice is to unzip the rear cover and inspect the internals before buying any axle. Bought one once that looked perfect, but when I opened it after I got home it was full of water. Lesson learned.
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