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Offline danss427

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1 ton single wheel to dual wheel
« on: November 22, 2009, 09:57:26 am »
Hi,Im new here so bear with me.I have a 1981 chevy 1 ton crew cab.It has the single rear wheel and want to convert over to dual rear.I realize I need the fenders and longer wheel studs and rims.I shtere anything else?The truck is a true 1 ton so im thinking it should be a staight forward swap.Any help will be appreciated.I have big plans for this truck!Thanks,Dan
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Re: 1 ton single wheel to dual wheel
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2009, 11:38:00 am »
To be a real dually you need front and rear dually hubs.
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Offline danss427

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Re: 1 ton single wheel to dual wheel
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2009, 03:55:14 pm »
Im not to worried about the front,i forgot to mention its a 4x4.Can I just shange the studs on the rear?Thanks,Dan
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Offline Mr Diesel

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Re: 1 ton single wheel to dual wheel
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2009, 05:43:10 pm »
If you have 13" rear brakes a dual wheel will not fit over them.
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