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Old 08-13-2012, 09:22 PM   #1
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rearend help

can a cab chassis rearend be converted to single wheel instead of narrowing the single wheel axle?
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Old 08-14-2012, 09:14 AM   #2
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Re: rearend help

oops, i posted this on the wrong section.
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Old 08-14-2012, 10:10 AM   #3
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Re: rearend help

if you are talkin about converting a dually to singles i'm sure it can b done but keep in mind that those brakes were designed to stop 4wheels and tiresand it might overpower single rear wheels as in early lockup which makes swapin ends while breakin a fun experience
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Old 08-14-2012, 04:26 PM   #4
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Re: rearend help

What type of rear axle are we talking about?
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