86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

spudz · 02-13-2011, 10:26 PM

I got a decent 86 lwb recently. I picked up a decent set of used dually rear fenders today from the junk yard because I couldnt pass up the deal. That got me to thinking. I know I can bolt the 1ton front suspension onto my 1/2ton but what about the rear end? what all do I need to swap my 1/2 ton rear end to a 1/ton dually. I know the 1/2 ton frame is shorter and not as strong.. Will not be towing anything major and I want it static dropped. Do I need the springs/hangers/and complete rear end? or just the rear end?

*87 chevy silverado* · 02-13-2011, 10:33 PM

ide like to know the same thing.. any one?

**old Rusty C10** · 02-13-2011, 10:58 PM

im gonna watch this and maybe move to suspension if you dont get any viable answers by tomorrow

spudz · 02-13-2011, 11:07 PM

didnt think about posting there. THANKS AGAIN!

ghettoluxury · 02-13-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by spudz

I got a decent 86 lwb recently. I picked up a decent set of used dually rear fenders today from the junk yard because I couldnt pass up the deal. That got me to thinking. I know I can bolt the 1ton front suspension onto my 1/2ton but what about the rear end? what all do I need to swap my 1/2 ton rear end to a 1/ton dually. I know the 1/2 ton frame is shorter and not as strong.. Will not be towing anything major and I want it static dropped. Do I need the springs/hangers/and complete rear end? or just the rear end?

Yes you do. The hangers are narrower for the 1ton to allow room for the dual wheels.

spudz · 02-13-2011, 11:33 PM

so can I use the 1/2 ton springs with 1 ton hangers? or do I need both? how hard are the hangers to remove?

*87 chevy silverado* · 02-13-2011, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by spudz

so can I use the 1/2 ton springs with 1 ton hangers? or do I need both? how hard are the hangers to remove?

removing the rivets will be a pain to remove out there best thing to do is have some strong blades and saw-za and cut the fram or find some one on here to ship you some

ghettoluxury · 02-13-2011, 11:47 PM

Yes, you can use your springs. all you need are the hangers from a 1ton and the dana70hd rear axle. As stated the rivits will need to be removed to get the hangers off of the frame. I use my grinder and put an x in the head then take a cold chisle and brake the rest of the head off. The rivit can be punched through the frame or you can beat a pry bar between the hanger and frame for removal. Your handers can then be bolted back on through the holes that the rivits were in.

*87 chevy silverado* · 02-13-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ghettoluxury

Yes, you can use your springs. all you need are the hangers from a 1ton and the dana70hd rear axle. As stated the rivits will need to be removed to get the hangers off of the frame. I use my grinder and put an x in the head then take a cold chisle and brake the rest of the head off. The rivit can be punched through the frame or you can beat a pry bar between the hanger and frame for removal. Your handers can then be bolted back on through the holes that the rivits were in.

only thing is this is in a junk yard an no outlet so batteries are needed

spudz · 02-13-2011, 11:52 PM

I will figure somethin.. THANKS FOR THE INFO!!!

02-13-2011, 10:26 PM	#1
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually I got a decent 86 lwb recently. I picked up a decent set of used dually rear fenders today from the junk yard because I couldnt pass up the deal. That got me to thinking. I know I can bolt the 1ton front suspension onto my 1/2ton but what about the rear end? what all do I need to swap my 1/2 ton rear end to a 1/ton dually. I know the 1/2 ton frame is shorter and not as strong.. Will not be towing anything major and I want it static dropped. Do I need the springs/hangers/and complete rear end? or just the rear end? __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

02-13-2011, 10:33 PM	#2
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: 86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually ide like to know the same thing.. any one?

02-13-2011, 10:58 PM	#3
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02-13-2011, 11:07 PM	#4
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: 86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually didnt think about posting there. THANKS AGAIN! __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

02-13-2011, 11:33 PM	#6
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: 86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually so can I use the 1/2 ton springs with 1 ton hangers? or do I need both? how hard are the hangers to remove? __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

02-13-2011, 11:47 PM	#8
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: 86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually Yes, you can use your springs. all you need are the hangers from a 1ton and the dana70hd rear axle. As stated the rivits will need to be removed to get the hangers off of the frame. I use my grinder and put an x in the head then take a cold chisle and brake the rest of the head off. The rivit can be punched through the frame or you can beat a pry bar between the hanger and frame for removal. Your handers can then be bolted back on through the holes that the rivits were in. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

02-13-2011, 11:52 PM	#10
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: 86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually I will figure somethin.. THANKS FOR THE INFO!!! __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..



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