[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by 48 ish

Just finished my big block install and am ready to start working on the dually conversion, would like to hear from anyone thats already done one ,or has one and can pass on some pearls of wisdom....I've measued axels from 44" to 59" backing plate to backing plate, any prefs on the width? What is the general gear ratio's on the dually's? And how expensive is it to change the ratio? What about fenders? Have had thoughts about using step side fenders and trim them to fit, or using a late model dually bed, any prefs?

Thanks for the kind words guys. I went out today and measured the rearend for you. It is 58" plate to plate. If you are happy with your current ratio, there are companys out there that sell dual rear wheel adapters. It may save you money and fabrication if you have to buy a rearend weld mounts to make it fitn like I did. My original rearend had 5.38 gears, so I would have had to change everthing. Don't be afraid of the billet adapters. I've been running a set on my '69 C-30 car for years with weights higher than you could ever put on a pickup and they are rock solid. Here are a few places to get them.


http://www.wheeladapter.com/DuallyAdapters.asp

http://www.arrowcraft.com/