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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: bigkountry on March 20, 2008, 03:24:43 pm

Title: Dually conversion
Post by: bigkountry on March 20, 2008, 03:24:43 pm

I have access to a good dually bed and axle/driveshaft, whats everyones thoughts on doing a swap onto my 81 Scottsdale 4X4 and making a storked dually?

I would keep the front 1/2 ton axle and my current size rim and tire on it (not the usual dually front rim). I have more than enough motor to turn the extra tires in the back and would swap in a taller gear while I was at it to help.

I have seen the phantom dually add on fenders but this would be a true width dually bed.

I have seen newer trucks with (4) 35/12.50 on the rear axle but did not know if they were "one off" custom hubs or what? I do understand I might have to chop the axle a bit and maybe tub the bed to clear all that rubber but it might be a fun project if it would look good.

Anyone ever done this swap or seen one I can reference it to?

Just one of my thoughts after being up 24+ hours straight and the noggin aint workin like it should...lol

Title: Re: Dually conversion
Post by: joesgarage71 on March 20, 2008, 07:48:05 pm

 Might ask over at  duallyscene.com

Title: Re: Dually conversion
Post by: Blazin on March 20, 2008, 10:05:29 pm

Then you would have to have two spares. Big tires on duallies have to have wheel spacers behind the back rim, and in between the two rims, or have custom rims made. Unless you are going all the way and doing a front axle swap I wouldn't bother.

Title: Re: Dually conversion
Post by: bigkountry on March 21, 2008, 04:47:24 pm

Didn't think of it that way, good points.

I've slept since that post and have come back to my senses.

Thanks