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monstergarage87 · 07-15-2007, 03:54 PM

Well im tossing around this idea for a parts hauler and wanted to get some ideas and need a few questions answered. So first id like to see what you guys have in lifted duallies. Searched and havent found much.

Next is, how hard is it to swap in a 6.2 or 6.5 into a truck that came with a gas motor? Is it just different motormounts? And what would be a good trans and transfer case to use with a modded diesel? I just want to make this thing damn near bullet proof.

Thanks,
John

bigblock73 · 07-15-2007, 10:05 PM

Here are some I have on file...

Ivan D. · 07-16-2007, 12:14 AM

Pretty badass trucks, but I always wondered something - with the tires so fat, how do they double them in the rear without making them touch on the sidewalls? Do they use spacers or something?

Pyrotechnic · 07-16-2007, 12:52 AM

The medium duty front end on the red truck looks sweet.

72freak · 07-16-2007, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Here are some I have on file...

wheel spacers

bigblock73 · 07-16-2007, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

wheel spacers

Huh??

79Silv4x4 · 07-16-2007, 11:11 AM

I'm liking that white one!!

teamroper! · 07-16-2007, 05:49 PM

Mine's not lifted, just added stiffer torsion bars on the front to level it out some.

Ivan D. · 07-17-2007, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

wheel spacers

Gee, how long are those studs then? Gotta be like 5" or so!

68K20 x Drill · 07-17-2007, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by monstergarage87

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Next is, how hard is it to swap in a 6.2 or 6.5 into a truck that came with a gas motor? Is it just different motormounts? And what would be a good trans and transfer case to use with a modded diesel? I just want to make this thing damn near bullet proof.

Thanks,
John

You don't really think GM would use a different motor mount do you?
Even if said mounts are melted by diesel fuel? Nope.
tank filler and sending unit are different, and Hydroboost brakes is the way to go.
Radiator and support are larger on a diesel, and you need an extra battery.
Tailpipes may swap, but aren't much different.
An auto trans will need a diesel torque convertor and governor.
My TH400 wants another gear with stock tires and 3.73s, but the revlimiter lets me do about 100 if I can tolerate the noise.
465/205 is probably still you best bet for bulletproofness.

monstergarage87 · 07-18-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 68K20 x Drill

You don't really think GM would use a different motor mount do you?
Even if said mounts are melted by diesel fuel? Nope.
tank filler and sending unit are different, and Hydroboost brakes is the way to go.
Radiator and support are larger on a diesel, and you need an extra battery.
Tailpipes may swap, but aren't much different.
An auto trans will need a diesel torque convertor and governor.
My TH400 wants another gear with stock tires and 3.73s, but the revlimiter lets me do about 100 if I can tolerate the noise.
465/205 is probably still you best bet for bulletproofness.

Cool.. thanks.

And bigblock.... im digging that blue crew cab. Quite nice.

Jonboy · 07-19-2007, 09:27 AM

The red C60 looks really cool. I bet that thing is a monster close up.

07-15-2007, 03:54 PM	#1
monstergarage87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Branchville, NJ Posts: 15	Lifted duallies... need some pics please Well im tossing around this idea for a parts hauler and wanted to get some ideas and need a few questions answered. So first id like to see what you guys have in lifted duallies. Searched and havent found much. Next is, how hard is it to swap in a 6.2 or 6.5 into a truck that came with a gas motor? Is it just different motormounts? And what would be a good trans and transfer case to use with a modded diesel? I just want to make this thing damn near bullet proof. Thanks, John

07-15-2007, 10:05 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Lifted duallies... need some pics please Here are some I have on file... Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

07-16-2007, 12:14 AM	#3
Ivan D. glamoros piece o' lowlife Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 1,164	Re: Lifted duallies... need some pics please Pretty badass trucks, but I always wondered something - with the tires so fat, how do they double them in the rear without making them touch on the sidewalls? Do they use spacers or something? __________________ The more I drink, the more I drink, the more I drink... diesel, reg cab, long bed, 4 across the rear, single stack, wooden stakes, and lotsa lights - the Hay Express

07-16-2007, 12:52 AM	#4
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Lifted duallies... need some pics please The medium duty front end on the red truck looks sweet.

07-16-2007, 11:11 AM	#7
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Re: Lifted duallies... need some pics please I'm liking that white one!!

07-16-2007, 05:49 PM	#8
teamroper! Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: northeast alabama Posts: 258	Re: Lifted duallies... need some pics please Mine's not lifted, just added stiffer torsion bars on the front to level it out some. Attached Images

07-19-2007, 09:27 AM	#12
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Lifted duallies... need some pics please The red C60 looks really cool. I bet that thing is a monster close up.



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