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CDRO · 08-31-2016, 02:22 AM

Good Evening Fellas,

I must say that this is the best website to look for any type of info regarding GM trucks. I am needing a little bit of help on getting info or threads that can possibly help me with converting my 1990 GMC C1500 Single Cab Short Bed into a Dually Axle, I know I may get criticize on why would I do such a thing...its mostly for looks to make it look different from other common trucks now a days. I came across a picture that so you guys can get an idea of what I am trying to do as you can see by the rear wheel it definitely does not look a wide tire nor dual tires I look forward with any helpful info you guys can provide for me.

Thanks

b454rat · 08-31-2016, 07:26 AM

Get a dually rear n fenders. Front gonna need spacers, not sure if 1 ton rotors/hubs/spindles will bolt on 1/2 ton....

b454rat · 08-31-2016, 07:26 AM

Truck you posted is also a step side.....

CDRO · 08-31-2016, 10:05 AM

That's exactly what I am looking to do is keeping the c1500 bed without the dually fenders just curious to know if they possibly modified the dually axle for the wheels to be tucked in the regular step side bed
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b454rat · 08-31-2016, 10:24 AM

Cab n chassis rear

Kudzupatch · 08-31-2016, 12:30 PM

Why not have a set of adapters made? It would cheaper in the long run.

CDRO · 08-31-2016, 03:54 PM

do you have an idea how much that can cost me? do you know of any places that you recommend ?

Tom · 08-31-2016, 05:30 PM

That picture is a regular, non dually step side bed. Go buy a stepside bed, put it on your truck, and you'll have that look. Its not a modification.

1badgmc · 09-01-2016, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom

That picture is a regular, non dually step side bed. Go buy a stepside bed, put it on your truck, and you'll have that look. Its not a modification.

There's more to it than just swapping on a sportside bed to get that look. He'll need a narrowed axle to be able to bolt on those reversed semi wheels and get them to tuck.

CDRO · 09-01-2016, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1badgmc

There's more to it than just swapping on a sportside bed to get that look. He'll need a narrowed axle to be able to bolt on those reversed semi wheels and get them to tuck.

do you know if this axle would work ?

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/pts/5754514477.html

thanks for your feedback

rickpilgrim · 09-02-2016, 02:06 AM

That's a standard dually axle and with the wheel adapter and reversed dish wheel you'll be about 5" past your body line using his measurements.
You need the 4" narrower cab&chassis axle or narrow a regular 14 bolt IMHO

CDRO · 09-02-2016, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickpilgrim

That's a standard dually axle and with the wheel adapter and reversed dish wheel you'll be about 5" past your body line using his measurements.
You need the 4" narrower cab&chassis axle or narrow a regular 14 bolt IMHO

Thank you so much rickpilgrim!! now i just need to find that axle

CDRO · 09-09-2016, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickpilgrim

That's a standard dually axle and with the wheel adapter and reversed dish wheel you'll be about 5" past your body line using his measurements.
You need the 4" narrower cab&chassis axle or narrow a regular 14 bolt IMHO

would this work ?

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pts/5751969800.html

b454rat · 09-09-2016, 04:47 PM

No, way overkill for 1, 2 it is a 2-speed rear. 3 prolly cant even get parts for it.

b454rat · 09-09-2016, 04:48 PM

this one

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/5756779603.html

Tom · 09-09-2016, 08:46 PM

I swear all 73-87 chevy truck stuff comes from freaking apache junction.

CDRO · 09-09-2016, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b454rat

this one

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/5756779603.html

awesome!!! thank you sir!!

08-31-2016, 02:22 AM	#1
CDRO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7	Single Cab Regular Bed Dually Conversion Good Evening Fellas, I must say that this is the best website to look for any type of info regarding GM trucks. I am needing a little bit of help on getting info or threads that can possibly help me with converting my 1990 GMC C1500 Single Cab Short Bed into a Dually Axle, I know I may get criticize on why would I do such a thing...its mostly for looks to make it look different from other common trucks now a days. I came across a picture that so you guys can get an idea of what I am trying to do as you can see by the rear wheel it definitely does not look a wide tire nor dual tires I look forward with any helpful info you guys can provide for me. Thanks Last edited by CDRO; 08-31-2016 at 02:37 AM.

08-31-2016, 07:26 AM	#2
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,485	Re: Single Cab Regular Bed Dually Conversion Get a dually rear n fenders. Front gonna need spacers, not sure if 1 ton rotors/hubs/spindles will bolt on 1/2 ton.... __________________ 2000 Chevy Tahoe Limited 3/5" drop 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon stock SAS 6"

08-31-2016, 07:26 AM	#3
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,485	Re: Single Cab Regular Bed Dually Conversion Truck you posted is also a step side..... __________________ 2000 Chevy Tahoe Limited 3/5" drop 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon stock SAS 6"

08-31-2016, 10:05 AM	#4
CDRO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7	Re: Single Cab Regular Bed Dually Conversion That's exactly what I am looking to do is keeping the c1500 bed without the dually fenders just curious to know if they possibly modified the dually axle for the wheels to be tucked in the regular step side bed Posted via Mobile Device

08-31-2016, 10:24 AM	#5
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,485	Re: Single Cab Regular Bed Dually Conversion Cab n chassis rear __________________ 2000 Chevy Tahoe Limited 3/5" drop 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon stock SAS 6"

08-31-2016, 12:30 PM	#6
Kudzupatch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: GUNTERSVILLE Posts: 621	Re: Single Cab Regular Bed Dually Conversion Why not have a set of adapters made? It would cheaper in the long run.

08-31-2016, 03:54 PM	#7
CDRO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7	Re: Single Cab Regular Bed Dually Conversion do you have an idea how much that can cost me? do you know of any places that you recommend ?

08-31-2016, 05:30 PM	#8
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,763	Re: Single Cab Regular Bed Dually Conversion That picture is a regular, non dually step side bed. Go buy a stepside bed, put it on your truck, and you'll have that look. Its not a modification. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

09-02-2016, 02:06 AM	#11
rickpilgrim Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 591	Re: Single Cab Regular Bed Dually Conversion That's a standard dually axle and with the wheel adapter and reversed dish wheel you'll be about 5" past your body line using his measurements. You need the 4" narrower cab&chassis axle or narrow a regular 14 bolt IMHO

09-09-2016, 04:47 PM	#14
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,485	Re: Single Cab Regular Bed Dually Conversion No, way overkill for 1, 2 it is a 2-speed rear. 3 prolly cant even get parts for it. __________________ 2000 Chevy Tahoe Limited 3/5" drop 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon stock SAS 6"

09-09-2016, 04:48 PM	#15
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,485	Re: Single Cab Regular Bed Dually Conversion this one https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/5756779603.html __________________ 2000 Chevy Tahoe Limited 3/5" drop 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon stock SAS 6"

09-09-2016, 08:46 PM	#16
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,763	Re: Single Cab Regular Bed Dually Conversion I swear all 73-87 chevy truck stuff comes from freaking apache junction. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.



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