can you convert 3/4 ton to dually

xtremegriz said:

Would it be possible to convert a 3/4 ton duramax to a dually? Seeing as GM doesn't make a dually shortbox, I was thinking of putting some 1 ton springs and axle on my truck so it can handle the 5th wheel better. A new one's too expensive and mine isn't worth much on trade with 200k

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OVERKILL 19 said:

It can be done, but remember that the load rating on your door is all the DOH guys will go by so if you are over weight "according to your door sticker" you will get a ticket.
A single wheel 1 ton axle would be a much easier swap. Plus way cheaper if you go with a ful float 14 bolt...about $200.00. If you want to track the same as your front wheels then get a 14 out of a 1 ton van they have the same width as the front, thats a old 4x4 bogger trick less dragging through the mud. I just sold my last van14 here 2 months ago.

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Polarblu said:

I think the rear axle is the same on the 2500 and the 3500. its just springs and front hub to work with the deep dish daully wheels. easy convert DOT is no prob just plead ignorance, 99% of the time they are clueless on pick-ups anyway.

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dale dalueg said:

If you have the money you can do anything.

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Longhorn said:

No truer statement ever made...

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FossY said:

which means longhorn will sponsor you

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Cyle said:

A dodge is a easy swap, as the axle is just 4" wider, same load rating. Infact legally a single wheel will haul more because it's lighter. Only concern with switching a dodge is you need wheel spacers unless it's custom rims, which is a concern with more weight. AAM rate the 3rd gen dodge diesel axles at 10,800lbs you will never run into a weight issue with them.

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