Dually front end; different from regular? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Canada20 · 11-27-2002, 03:43 PM

Hey all. What's the difference? Is it just spindles or is there more to it than that? Thanks,

Greg

crazy longhorn · 11-27-2002, 04:01 PM

I think its spindles & hubs that are different from 20 to 30 series......maybe somebody else can shed more light on the subject?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-27-2002, 04:20 PM

I think that the 1 ton trucks have a Dana 60 front end also. The 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton trucks both have Dana 44s. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

Canada20 · 11-27-2002, 04:30 PM

Oops...I meant 2WD duallys...I'b better edit that. Thanks

Greg

Longhorn Man · 11-27-2002, 06:17 PM

Well, know if you put a daullie drum on a non daullie, the tire will stick out too farr.
The longhorn has the correct drum on one side, and a daullie drum on the other side.
While not 100% sure, I think that is all you need is the drums and then wheels of course.

Canada20 · 11-27-2002, 06:29 PM

So the drum sticks all the way out like that? Wow, didn't expect that; I woulda thought there was an extra long spindle.

What about ones with disks like 72+? I think there might be a couple in my neighborhood, maybe I'll try and grab a peek (though not too close, don't wanna get my butt whupped 'cuz someone thinks I'm up to something

)

Thanks for the replies,

Greg

crazy longhorn · 11-27-2002, 07:00 PM

A pc of the hub sticks out, to accept the bud wheels, & the spindle nut is recessed in the hub. thats wild, I didnt know the spindle was the same!

Canada20 · 11-27-2002, 07:05 PM

Great replies as always, crazy, thanks for that!

Sounds like a pretty wild setup. I thought maybe they had some kind of weird floating bearing or something in there.
This means I should be able to take the front crossmember from a dualie truck and just use regular brake rotors. Cool!

Did the duallies have bigger brakes or anything like that?

Greg

crazy longhorn · 11-27-2002, 07:11 PM

I couldnt really say on the brake size, i just havent been into the 1 ton trucks too much......

Longhorn Man · 11-27-2002, 07:32 PM

I have no idea on the disc brake set up...things may have chainged by then.
On the drums..the Longhorn has base model brakes, (for a one ton anyways) and the drim slipped right on. They may have had an optional brake set up, but I have never heard of it.
I'll try to look in the restoration catalog tonight.
And the recessed bearings and all that looks kinda funny.
The wheel doesn't really stick out much, just a little. I'll look through my pics of the thing with the front clip still on and see if it is noticable on any of them.

Canada20 · 11-28-2002, 12:59 PM

Oops. I keep mashing all the users with longhorn in their username together and thinking of you guys as the same person. I meant the compliment above for both of you....

Greg

Longhorn Man · 11-28-2002, 01:13 PM

LOL! It's all good man.

If you look real carefully, you'll see the drivers side tire is out further than the passenger. It is only like an inch...maybe a little more.

crazy longhorn · 11-28-2002, 01:19 PM

canada 20, just call us the" crazy cousins"! It should apply to all of us.....

11-27-2002, 03:43 PM	#1
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	2WD Dually front end; different from regular? Hey all. What's the difference? Is it just spindles or is there more to it than that? Thanks, Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right? Last edited by Canada20; 11-27-2002 at 04:30 PM.

11-27-2002, 04:01 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I think its spindles & hubs that are different from 20 to 30 series......maybe somebody else can shed more light on the subject? __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

11-27-2002, 04:20 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	I think that the 1 ton trucks have a Dana 60 front end also. The 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton trucks both have Dana 44s. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-27-2002, 04:30 PM	#4
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	Oops...I meant 2WD duallys...I'b better edit that. Thanks Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

11-27-2002, 06:29 PM	#6
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	So the drum sticks all the way out like that? Wow, didn't expect that; I woulda thought there was an extra long spindle. What about ones with disks like 72+? I think there might be a couple in my neighborhood, maybe I'll try and grab a peek (though not too close, don't wanna get my butt whupped 'cuz someone thinks I'm up to something ) Thanks for the replies, Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

11-27-2002, 06:17 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Well, know if you put a daullie drum on a non daullie, the tire will stick out too farr. The longhorn has the correct drum on one side, and a daullie drum on the other side. While not 100% sure, I think that is all you need is the drums and then wheels of course.

11-27-2002, 07:00 PM	#7
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	A pc of the hub sticks out, to accept the bud wheels, & the spindle nut is recessed in the hub. thats wild, I didnt know the spindle was the same! __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

11-27-2002, 07:05 PM	#8
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	Great replies as always, crazy, thanks for that! Sounds like a pretty wild setup. I thought maybe they had some kind of weird floating bearing or something in there. This means I should be able to take the front crossmember from a dualie truck and just use regular brake rotors. Cool! Did the duallies have bigger brakes or anything like that? Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

11-27-2002, 07:11 PM	#9
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I couldnt really say on the brake size, i just havent been into the 1 ton trucks too much...... __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

11-27-2002, 07:32 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I have no idea on the disc brake set up...things may have chainged by then. On the drums..the Longhorn has base model brakes, (for a one ton anyways) and the drim slipped right on. They may have had an optional brake set up, but I have never heard of it. I'll try to look in the restoration catalog tonight. And the recessed bearings and all that looks kinda funny. The wheel doesn't really stick out much, just a little. I'll look through my pics of the thing with the front clip still on and see if it is noticable on any of them.

11-28-2002, 12:59 PM	#11
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	Oops. I keep mashing all the users with longhorn in their username together and thinking of you guys as the same person. I meant the compliment above for both of you.... Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

11-28-2002, 01:13 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	LOL! It's all good man. If you look real carefully, you'll see the drivers side tire is out further than the passenger. It is only like an inch...maybe a little more. Attached Images

11-28-2002, 01:19 PM	#13
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	canada 20, just call us the" crazy cousins"! It should apply to all of us..... __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

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