Is it possible to have my truck converted to a dually to increase my tow rating? Is there anything else that would need to be done to increase my tow rating other than adding dual wheels and a 1 ton rated axle? If so, would you recommend it?
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'06 LBZ
18,000 miles to date
PPE hot +2 e.t (Jan 22,2008) sold on Jul 29,2008, EFILive (July 29,2008), egr block plate,pyrometer and boost gauges,Line-X bedliner, power step, matching door handles (Escalade), billet grille, clear braw to prevent rock chips, led tail lights, high intensity headlamps, two 10" subs, rockford fosgate 1000w amp for subs 5w-40 synthetic engine (Feb.17,2008), 75w-90 synthetic differentials (Feb.17, 2008), fuel additive (Feb.23, 2008)
How much more weight do you want to be able to tow? You could always just add a leaf or use airbags. If you are wanting the extra stability of a dually then yes you can covert. Chevy/GMC dual wheel conversion kits with wheels
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05 Chevy LLY Crew Cab LT Dually 4x4, Crank it up Diesel Tie rod sleeves and centerlink, BD Diesel Remote Fuel Filter, EGR Blocked, TTS Dual Lift Pumps, FPRV Shim, Bullydog Outlook Monitor, AFE Stage 2 CAI and modded turbo mouthpiece, BD Diesel Manifold, Diamond Eye Turbo Direct Pipe, Diamond Eye 5" exhaust straight piped, Level Kit, Suncoast Stage IV w/ 1056 Torque Converter and Allison Deep pan
just bolting on 2 more wheels,bigger springs and fenders doesnt change the rating of the rear end i might be wrong but a dually has a bigger heaver axle than a 3/4ton or a 1 ton
__________________ 2002 CREWCAB DUELLY 4X4 6SP MANUAL WITH SUPERCHIPS,SBC single mass/disk flywheel,ppe boost valve, K&N , MUFFLER DELEATE OPP. AND CROME FLAME GRILL
Ya Id say if you want a bigger tow rating you add air bags to help out. Id say the only real difference between a dually and a SRA is there are more leafs in the rear. Air bags will help stifin the ride. The other downfall is. I think EXT cab ac CC cab trucks are rated to tow a little more because they weigh more.
All in all I dont think it will be worth it to try and make a dually
__________________ Jason 2006 Silverado 2500HD LBZ CC SB Escalade Handles, Front windows tinted to match the rear, painted bumpers, billet grille 4 Kicker 10in Subs in 2 custom box's, Autometer Ultra lite II Pyro and Boost gauges MBRP Turbo Back Stainless Exhaust (Straight piped), w/ stainless tip! PPE Hot+2 285/75/16 Nitto Terra Grapplers on Gear Alloy wheels ****Lost Kitty Reward if found!! 1999 Ford F-550 PowerStroke ''Wrecker'' **Jerrdan bed, S&B Intake
^^x2 on that....there is a couple trucks around here that the owners have done a dually conversion to their 2500, it doesent look the same as a factory dually....actually it sticks out like a sore thumb..ive only ever seen this done on fords though, so i dont know what it would look like on a chevy, but my guess is it probebly wouldnt look any better....ur best bet is to get either helper springs or airbags, and that will be all the added support u should need
__________________ 2006 Chevy Duramax LBZ 3500HD CC Dually LT3 4X4
Allison 6-speed automatic. Leather Heated Seats, Bose XM Stereo w/6CD changer
4" MBRP turbo back exhaust, 5" pollished stainless steel tip, & Turbo Resonator plugged!
Edge Juice with Attitude.
Painted front bumper, bowtie emblem, tow mirrors, and fender flares, Cadillac style handles, Recon Fire and Ice light bar, clear cab lights and 3rd brake light.
2008 emblems
B&W turnover ball
Michelin LTX A/S 265/75/R16, 2" spacers
Lost Kitty! EGR Block Plate and Fingerstick-not installed yet..
I saw a guy driving around here with a dually conversion on an old 60s Chevy, and it actually looked pretty good. If I was going to do one, I would probably put on a flatbed or a utility bed designed for a dually, not a stock dually bed off a 1 ton...of course that's partly because I personally have a short bed. And a dually conversion may look odd on a short bed.
__________________ 2004 K2500HD, LB7, Ext. cab, short box, 285/75/R16, stock (as far as I know)
all of the trucks that ive ever seen with the conversion, the fendor's are evidently part of the kit, idk, but anyway they all looked real goofy lookin
__________________ 2006 Chevy Duramax LBZ 3500HD CC Dually LT3 4X4
Allison 6-speed automatic. Leather Heated Seats, Bose XM Stereo w/6CD changer
4" MBRP turbo back exhaust, 5" pollished stainless steel tip, & Turbo Resonator plugged!
Edge Juice with Attitude.
Painted front bumper, bowtie emblem, tow mirrors, and fender flares, Cadillac style handles, Recon Fire and Ice light bar, clear cab lights and 3rd brake light.
2008 emblems
B&W turnover ball
Michelin LTX A/S 265/75/R16, 2" spacers
Lost Kitty! EGR Block Plate and Fingerstick-not installed yet..
I was only asking because in the future I expect to purchase a 5th wheel and tow a boat behind it. My truck is only a 3/4 ton right now. I'm thinking a 8000-10000 lb 5th wheel with a 4000 lb boat behind it. Does this sound realistic?
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'06 LBZ
18,000 miles to date
PPE hot +2 e.t (Jan 22,2008) sold on Jul 29,2008, EFILive (July 29,2008), egr block plate,pyrometer and boost gauges,Line-X bedliner, power step, matching door handles (Escalade), billet grille, clear braw to prevent rock chips, led tail lights, high intensity headlamps, two 10" subs, rockford fosgate 1000w amp for subs 5w-40 synthetic engine (Feb.17,2008), 75w-90 synthetic differentials (Feb.17, 2008), fuel additive (Feb.23, 2008)
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