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SCOTI · 01-05-2011, 10:24 PM

Is it a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton Burb? (need clarification for better answers)

Adapters will make it a 1/2 ton truck w/dual rear wheels (not a true dually). Swapping 1-ton dually parts will make it heavier-duty than the 1/2 ton set-up, but the frame will still be weaker vs. a true 3/4 or 1-ton frame. The difference in frame strength shouldn't be a problem if your building it more for the 'look'.

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01-05-2011, 10:24 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,147	Re: Dually Suburban. Is it a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton Burb? (need clarification for better answers) Adapters will make it a 1/2 ton truck w/dual rear wheels (not a true dually). Swapping 1-ton dually parts will make it heavier-duty than the 1/2 ton set-up, but the frame will still be weaker vs. a true 3/4 or 1-ton frame. The difference in frame strength shouldn't be a problem if your building it more for the 'look'. My favorite . . .... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 01-05-2011 at 10:28 PM.