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07-05-2007, 11:35 AM
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Is it possible?
My friend (He has no internet) has a mid 80s (83 I think) C30 dually and he wants to convert it to 4wd.He doesnt have the $$$ to spend on a dana 60.He wants to know if a dana 44 or corp 10 bolt can be converted over to dually style front hubs or if he just has to get a dana 60 with the drw style hubs.
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07-05-2007, 05:13 PM
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Re: Is it possible?
I am pretty sure that you can use the spacers that are used on the late model duallies ('88 and up IFS body style). They should bolt right on to an 8 lug 44/10 bolt.
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07-05-2007, 10:09 PM
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Re: Is it possible?
There are kits to make a dually for 3/4t trucks.
www.arrowcraft.com
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07-05-2007, 10:13 PM
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Re: Is it possible?
Well...... The 44, and the 60 can be converted from DRW to SRW, so logic would say that it would go the other way. I have never done it, but it sounds logical. Something also about the size of the spindle. The 44 has a small one and a large one, but I think that was 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton, 1/2 being smaller, and would have to be made larger.
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07-05-2007, 11:51 PM
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Re: Is it possible?
they didnt come stock so he would need the aftermarcket adaptors I had looked in to getting a set to use hummer wheels once and it was more money then I wanted to spend for the price he could add 200 to it and get a D60.
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07-05-2007, 11:55 PM
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Re: Is it possible?
when did a d44 ever come dually!?
you will need a 5" spacer to do it, dually axles are 10" wide than a srw. |
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07-06-2007, 09:47 AM
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Re: Is it possible?
I miss spoke. The 44 was not ever DRW. I was thinking of the 60 I guess. Still I am sure they make a kit for it.
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07-06-2007, 01:10 PM
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Re: Is it possible?
They make kitalmost 400 for one so your better off just geting a d60 you can get DRW d60 cheap between 400 and 600 is the norm so why waist the cash on the kit to turn a d44 in to one.
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07-06-2007, 04:41 PM
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Re: Is it possible?
Good point, Earl87gta. The 60's in DRW are cheaper. I think because everyone wants to change them to SRW. Not mant people building a duelly.
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07-06-2007, 05:17 PM
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Re: Is it possible?
I guess we will be on the lookout for a dana 60 drw style..
If I get this 67 c30 from the junkyard I want to do the same.This one has the famous patina look everyone talks about !  Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 07-06-2007 at 05:17 PM. |
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07-06-2007, 05:56 PM
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Re: Is it possible?
I would take that build in a second!
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07-06-2007, 07:56 PM
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Re: Is it possible?
if you dont mind going to the north east you can get DRW 60s dirt cheap seams like NY,MA and MI laltey is the place to get them for under 500.
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