Off topic: Duals

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Posted by F14 on August 16, 2002 at 15:43:26 from (216.204.137.142):

I'm working with an '89 K3500 Chevy 1 Ton 4WD, which isn't a classic (yet).

I want to convert it to duals. It has the 8 bolt, full floating 1 ton axle, same as on the duallys. My question is, what all besides rims and tires to I need for the conversion? I've gotten a couple of different opinions on the brakes, some say duallys use a wider drum and shoe, others say not.

If I can use the existing drums, do I need to get longer studs?

I've never fooled with duals, I'm assuming they are actually separate rims that "stack" on the same studs. It that right, or am I way out in left field.

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks.

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Re: Off topic: Duals MikeC 19:03:53 08/16/02 (0)
Re: Off topic: Duals Hal/WA 16:09:35 08/16/02 (3)
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