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lbc710 · 01-21-2010, 11:52 PM

Well i have been sitting behind this comp too long and have to take action so heres my couple ?'s

I cant seem to find any 3/4ton CC single rear wheel trucks

1. Can i use a crew cab dually and change out the rear axle?

2. Will the 1/2 ton suspension bolt on to my front?

Im in california so i have a good supply of parts from yards and trucks around here

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 01-21-2010, 11:57 PM

there is a link to a nice single wheel ton in the crew cab picture post.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/pts/1546214376.html

It is a bit of a trot for you. Jay

lbc710 · 01-22-2010, 12:13 AM

thanks for the ad but its way to far for me can i do what i suggested if anyone knows please give me some insight there are about a dozen CC duallys around my area for less than 1000 so

b454rat · 01-22-2010, 08:57 AM

I think you can swap the 1 ton stuff for 1/2 and 3/4, but the only time I've messed with a 2wd is to take all the front suspension out and make it a 4wd.

The rear is easy, find another one ton SRW truck and bolt it in, or find an axle, move the spring perches in.

tswore · 01-22-2010, 11:46 AM

I certainly hope you can, cuz thats exactly what I am gonna do. "move the spring perches in" Thats what I have heard. I will be at that point in my build probably next weekend.

OJOE · 01-22-2010, 12:09 PM

yes the 1/2 ton stuff will bolt on to the 1 ton frame

joe231 · 01-22-2010, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b454rat

I think you can swap the 1 ton stuff for 1/2 and 3/4, but the only time I've messed with a 2wd is to take all the front suspension out and make it a 4wd.

The rear is easy, find another one ton SRW truck and bolt it in, or find an axle, move the spring perches in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tswore

I certainly hope you can, cuz thats exactly what I am gonna do. "move the spring perches in" Thats what I have heard. I will be at that point in my build probably next weekend.

yep, there is 2-3 inches difference in width between the SRW and DRW spring hangers. so move the axle perches inboard (if you planning on doing a rear axle flip just re-weld the perches on the bottom of the tubes. You can pick up new perches from a trailer supply) or replace the hangers with the proper ones.
the front is a bolt in deal, you don't even need to change the front crossmember, just swap arms out.

dieseldr4 · 01-22-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OJOE

yes the 1/2 ton stuff will bolt on to the 1 ton frame

the man ^^ has spoken.. his build thread is awesome!

01-21-2010, 11:52 PM	#1
lbc710 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 25	Crew Cab Short Bed Well i have been sitting behind this comp too long and have to take action so heres my couple ?'s I cant seem to find any 3/4ton CC single rear wheel trucks 1. Can i use a crew cab dually and change out the rear axle? 2. Will the 1/2 ton suspension bolt on to my front? Im in california so i have a good supply of parts from yards and trucks around here

01-21-2010, 11:57 PM	#2
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: Crew Cab Short Bed there is a link to a nice single wheel ton in the crew cab picture post. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/pts/1546214376.html It is a bit of a trot for you. Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

01-22-2010, 12:13 AM	#3
lbc710 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 25	Re: Crew Cab Short Bed thanks for the ad but its way to far for me can i do what i suggested if anyone knows please give me some insight there are about a dozen CC duallys around my area for less than 1000 so

01-22-2010, 08:57 AM	#4
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Crew Cab Short Bed I think you can swap the 1 ton stuff for 1/2 and 3/4, but the only time I've messed with a 2wd is to take all the front suspension out and make it a 4wd. The rear is easy, find another one ton SRW truck and bolt it in, or find an axle, move the spring perches in. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

01-22-2010, 11:46 AM	#5
tswore built not bought Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: pocatello, idaho Posts: 160	Re: Crew Cab Short Bed I certainly hope you can, cuz thats exactly what I am gonna do. "move the spring perches in" Thats what I have heard. I will be at that point in my build probably next weekend. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD "project: what you doin that for?" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382503

01-22-2010, 12:09 PM	#6
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: Crew Cab Short Bed yes the 1/2 ton stuff will bolt on to the 1 ton frame __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK



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