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spudz 02-13-2011 10:26 PM
86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually
 
I got a decent 86 lwb recently. I picked up a decent set of used dually rear fenders today from the junk yard because I couldnt pass up the deal. That got me to thinking. I know I can bolt the 1ton front suspension onto my 1/2ton but what about the rear end? what all do I need to swap my 1/2 ton rear end to a 1/ton dually. I know the 1/2 ton frame is shorter and not as strong.. Will not be towing anything major and I want it static dropped. Do I need the springs/hangers/and complete rear end? or just the rear end?

87 chevy silverado 02-13-2011 10:33 PM
Re: 86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually
 
ide like to know the same thing.. any one?

old Rusty C10 02-13-2011 10:58 PM
Re: 86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually
 
im gonna watch this and maybe move to suspension if you dont get any viable answers by tomorrow

spudz 02-13-2011 11:07 PM
Re: 86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually
 
didnt think about posting there. THANKS AGAIN!

ghettoluxury 02-13-2011 11:20 PM
Re: 86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spudz (Post 4484274)
I got a decent 86 lwb recently. I picked up a decent set of used dually rear fenders today from the junk yard because I couldnt pass up the deal. That got me to thinking. I know I can bolt the 1ton front suspension onto my 1/2ton but what about the rear end? what all do I need to swap my 1/2 ton rear end to a 1/ton dually. I know the 1/2 ton frame is shorter and not as strong.. Will not be towing anything major and I want it static dropped. Do I need the springs/hangers/and complete rear end? or just the rear end?
Yes you do. The hangers are narrower for the 1ton to allow room for the dual wheels.

spudz 02-13-2011 11:33 PM
Re: 86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually
 
so can I use the 1/2 ton springs with 1 ton hangers? or do I need both? how hard are the hangers to remove?

87 chevy silverado 02-13-2011 11:38 PM
Re: 86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by spudz (Post 4484536)
so can I use the 1/2 ton springs with 1 ton hangers? or do I need both? how hard are the hangers to remove?
removing the rivets will be a pain to remove out there best thing to do is have some strong blades and saw-za and cut the fram or find some one on here to ship you some

ghettoluxury 02-13-2011 11:47 PM
Re: 86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually
 
Yes, you can use your springs. all you need are the hangers from a 1ton and the dana70hd rear axle. As stated the rivits will need to be removed to get the hangers off of the frame. I use my grinder and put an x in the head then take a cold chisle and brake the rest of the head off. The rivit can be punched through the frame or you can beat a pry bar between the hanger and frame for removal. Your handers can then be bolted back on through the holes that the rivits were in.

87 chevy silverado 02-13-2011 11:50 PM
Re: 86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ghettoluxury (Post 4484600)
Yes, you can use your springs. all you need are the hangers from a 1ton and the dana70hd rear axle. As stated the rivits will need to be removed to get the hangers off of the frame. I use my grinder and put an x in the head then take a cold chisle and brake the rest of the head off. The rivit can be punched through the frame or you can beat a pry bar between the hanger and frame for removal. Your handers can then be bolted back on through the holes that the rivits were in.
only thing is this is in a junk yard an no outlet so batteries are needed

spudz 02-13-2011 11:52 PM
Re: 86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually
 
I will figure somethin.. THANKS FOR THE INFO!!!


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