2008 3500 duelly 2 wheel conversion help

kanatuna97 · 02-03-2008, 03:49 PM

Hello all new to site couldnt find through a search what im looking for..
Can i remove the outer duells and flip the inside one to make it closer to the fender or can i get a wider rim or a spacer for this truck thanks all...

:thumbsup srw conversion

Last edited by kanatuna97 : 02-03-2008 at 04:25 PM.

ccoop769 · 02-03-2008, 04:02 PM

ur trying to make srw?????

kanatuna97 · 02-03-2008, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccoop769

ur trying to make srw?????

Oh yes thats what im looking to do ,thanks srw

ccoop769 · 02-03-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanatuna97

Oh yes thats what im looking to do ,thanks srw

Why didnt you just buy a SRW truck???

Im sorry, have no idea on how to help!! Good luck

Buck08 · 02-03-2008, 04:30 PM

The two rear wheels have the same backspacing. So if you take one of and flip the other it will look the same just with no inside wheel. Seen it done and it looks kinda weird. Could get a really wide single style wheel or get a super single big rig wheel and run wide tires.

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95 2500 2wd project

Slimsss2 · 02-03-2008, 04:38 PM

YOU can do this,,I have "singled" one side many times to get home,,be sure the luggs are torqued.
The look is a bit strange (dorkie) with the dually fenders!!!

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kanatuna97 · 02-03-2008, 04:53 PM

Thanks bought this truck for biz failed, so im stuck with this duelly as my daily driver and so i figured 2 wheels would mean better gas millege and less wear on the truck.
One tire shop told me if i flipped the tire and rim i would crack them would be unsafe just couldnt see this,some wide rim would really be the answer i guess ...

Last edited by kanatuna97 : 02-03-2008 at 05:14 PM.

***paulm85*** · 02-03-2008, 06:24 PM

Really you won't save yourself any mileage or wear on your truck if you only run one back tire on each side. The loss of mileage will be because of the bigger fenders and other things not because of the 4 rear tires, especially if they are aired up correctly. In my opinion just run with all the tires back there.

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Best 1/4 time:::: 14.22 @ 96.7mph with stock tranny

jpringle3@hotmail.com · 02-03-2008, 06:47 PM

A good tire shop should be able to help if big singles are available, but buying then would cost you a lot more than running the duels. It would give you lots of extra wheels for tire rotation. Play safe

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kanatuna97 · 02-03-2008, 10:50 PM

Anyone want to buy a low kms truck lol 4000 kms
thanks all

D Gandy · 02-08-2008, 07:27 AM

The tire guy u talked to was an idiot

How would running and flipping 1 rear wheel be any different fron the front setup. IF it is turned in or out doesn't matter, the force is still being applied at the lugs and mating surface.

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Performance · 02-08-2008, 12:59 PM

You are not going to save anything much by just running single wheels. It's more trouble than it's worth, because the dual wheels don't hurt the truck in any way and you aren't going to gain any fuel mileage either with singles compared to duals.

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02-03-2008, 04:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
ccoop769 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts ccoop769's Truck Pics	ur trying to make srw?????

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Buck08 Diesel Freak Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 993 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Buck08's Truck Pics	The two rear wheels have the same backspacing. So if you take one of and flip the other it will look the same just with no inside wheel. Seen it done and it looks kinda weird. Could get a really wide single style wheel or get a super single big rig wheel and run wide tires. __________________ 07 silver Mega cab 5.9 6 sp smarty, SB 3600 DD and some other stuff: 95 2500 2wd project

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Slimsss2 Cheap,NOT Easy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Four-Corners,New Mexico 87413 Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Slimsss2's Truck Pics	YOU can do this,,I have "singled" one side many times to get home,,be sure the luggs are torqued. The look is a bit strange (dorkie) with the dually fenders!!! __________________ '08, 6.7 Blue-Tec Turbo/injected Cummins Diesel, 2500, SLT, Quad C, ES-6~spd-Auto, 4x4, 3:73's, (free) 1yr. Sirius radio,Factory Spare Tire Lock,TPMS,12V Cigar Lighter,12V Rear Slider, Ride-Rite Bags, B&W Turnover,....."The factory Jake(ex-brake) is great"...... '''They Call.............I Haul'''----

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kanatuna97 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts kanatuna97's Truck Pics	Thanks bought this truck for biz failed, so im stuck with this duelly as my daily driver and so i figured 2 wheels would mean better gas millege and less wear on the truck. One tire shop told me if i flipped the tire and rim i would crack them would be unsafe just couldnt see this,some wide rim would really be the answer i guess ... Last edited by kanatuna97 : 02-03-2008 at 05:14 PM.

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*paulm85* Tranny shoppin' Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 645 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts paulm85's Truck Pics	Really you won't save yourself any mileage or wear on your truck if you only run one back tire on each side. The loss of mileage will be because of the bigger fenders and other things not because of the 4 rear tires, especially if they are aired up correctly. In my opinion just run with all the tires back there. __________________ '05 silver 2500 CTD auto, laramie, 4x4, Just a simple farm truck.... Best 1/4 time:::: 14.22 @ 96.7mph with stock tranny

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jpringle3@hotmail.com Diesel Freak Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 702 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts jpringle3@hotmail.com's Truck Pics	A good tire shop should be able to help if big singles are available, but buying then would cost you a lot more than running the duels. It would give you lots of extra wheels for tire rotation. Play safe __________________ JP 3 :Licenced HD mechanic for 35 years. RETIRED! worked on engines all my life. Spent last 19 HAPPY years at Freightliner:

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kanatuna97 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts kanatuna97's Truck Pics	Anyone want to buy a low kms truck lol 4000 kms thanks all

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D Gandy Cummins Nut Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Converse, La. Posts: 305 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts D Gandy's Truck Pics	The tire guy u talked to was an idiot How would running and flipping 1 rear wheel be any different fron the front setup. IF it is turned in or out doesn't matter, the force is still being applied at the lugs and mating surface. __________________ 2006 2500 4x4 auto 4-door,straight pipe, airaid intake, predator/powerpuck,boost fooler,Autometer boost,tranny,EGT gauges with A-pillar pod,Banks High Ram elbow,Winspeed heater grid delete,35x12.5x20 mud grappler, Kore Chase 2.0

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Performance Diesel Freak Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Surgoinsville, Tennessee Posts: 522 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Performance's Truck Pics	You are not going to save anything much by just running single wheels. It's more trouble than it's worth, because the dual wheels don't hurt the truck in any way and you aren't going to gain any fuel mileage either with singles compared to duals. __________________ 2006 DODGE RAM 3500 - Silver, Reg. Cab, 4x4, Dually, 6spd, Quadzilla X2 Race Module, CFM+ Intake, AEM Workhorse Intake, Banks Monster Dual Exhaust, MBRP Cat. Delete Pipe, Isspro Gauges, Air Horns, ReadyLift Leveling Kit, 22.5" Classic Alcoas, 255/70 Sumitomos.