Single to Dual??
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Single to Dual??
I've been thinking a long time about this.
What I'd like to do is make my single rear wheel, a dual rear wheel.
My question (after searching the site several times) is, has anyone already done this?
Will it increase my towing capacity?
I'd want to build it right, not just stick some wheels on it and call it a dually....
I'm thinking I'd have to license it as a reconstructed vehicle in order to get the higher towing capabilities.
I thought about just buying a 3500, but that's too easy.
Additionally, I'd have my towing capacity in a short bed, that I could still plow snow with during the winter and haul my 5th wheel around with during the summer.
That is assuming the change would actually increase my towing capacity.
What do you all think? All comments and advice are appreciated... THX.
BTW: the 5th wheel weights in at 13,962. That's loaded with essentials, but no water or propane.
What I'd like to do is make my single rear wheel, a dual rear wheel.
My question (after searching the site several times) is, has anyone already done this?
Will it increase my towing capacity?
I'd want to build it right, not just stick some wheels on it and call it a dually....
I'm thinking I'd have to license it as a reconstructed vehicle in order to get the higher towing capabilities.
I thought about just buying a 3500, but that's too easy.
Additionally, I'd have my towing capacity in a short bed, that I could still plow snow with during the winter and haul my 5th wheel around with during the summer.
That is assuming the change would actually increase my towing capacity.
What do you all think? All comments and advice are appreciated... THX.
BTW: the 5th wheel weights in at 13,962. That's loaded with essentials, but no water or propane.
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I'm not opposed to buying a replacement 3500 rear. I'll likely bag it to get the extra support. I'll look into the adapters too. THX.
I may be going down the wrong road, but I need to do it if possible. I have to be able to legally pull the trailer, but I love my truck and would rather convert it to DRW than run a second truck.
I may be going down the wrong road, but I need to do it if possible. I have to be able to legally pull the trailer, but I love my truck and would rather convert it to DRW than run a second truck.
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