Dually Conversion

mkoontz1 · 02-14-2008, 10:16 AM

I found a dually bed the same color as my truck, same year, with everything included for $650. The bed is brand new as the donor truck was converted to a utility bed before it left the dealer. I am thinking that I should do it as I can get wheels etc for another 600-800, and spacers for the rear axle of my truck for another $200. What does everyone think? Should I do it?

Sclater · 02-14-2008, 11:22 AM

Give it a shot if you want a dwr. Take picts along the way so we can see how it goes. I have thought about doing it myself to an older truck I have around, just haven't taken the time. Good Luck

SHANE M · 02-14-2008, 11:26 AM

You will need the spacers for the front too.

**IC-Smoke** · 02-14-2008, 11:47 AM

thats cheap for a bed! heck I think the fenders are around 1000+ per fender. Id say so it!

Id like to make my 06 a DRW as well but Id put a dump box on it

DodgeCummins98 · 02-14-2008, 03:10 PM

Buy the bed even if you don't want to make your truck a dually.

You could resell the bed and make a nice profit on it. It's worth a lot more than $650.

dirtyboots707 · 02-14-2008, 03:18 PM

i just had the whole left side of my bed totaled by a sampson rope and i have been pricing beds for just the box the are about 900 - 1100 and for the fenders new they are 834 for a new complete bed from the dealer they are about 1800 minus fenders and lights

if i were you i would buy it that is really cheap

djbikeman · 02-15-2008, 10:34 PM

What color? Inferno red by any chance??? I am interested in going from DRW to SRW.

**seabee** · 02-15-2008, 11:32 PM

That's a good deal. Where I get my beds for my conversions cost more than that. They sell dually beds complete from between 1500 to 2500 dollars brand new. Let me know if you need any help or advice, we do this type of conversion at my shop all the time. So, I know all the little things you might want to know.
Matt

mkoontz1 · 02-18-2008, 07:47 AM

djbikeman,
My truck IS inferno red. It has a silver bottom though. Is yours all inferno, or is it two tone too?

**BBRam** · 02-18-2008, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IC-Smoke

thats cheap for a bed! heck I think the fenders are around 1000+ per fender.

They are $500.00 each. :thumbsup

luckyhat12 · 03-05-2008, 03:57 PM

So what has to happen to the rear axle? I have been looking for a bed too. My camper is a little big for my SRW and have been looking at either a dually conversion or 19.5's. Both are an option but I don't want to give up my SRW bed or option when I am tired of the dually.

Also, will the lights from a 2007 bolt in to a 2006 bed? I know the lenses are different but I don't think the shape is different.