Dually conversion

Jacy_dzlguy

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Hey guys i just bought a 08 regular cab and im wanting to put a flatbed bed on it and dually wheels. Can a just use the oem dually spacers up front? (number 5 in the picture) I have 2" freds spacers for the back. if thats not enough ill get 3". Is that all i need? Thanks:thumb:
 

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ikeG

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Those dually front spacer are what you need, yes. But a SRW truck's front wheel bearings have longer studs. They have the ones with the rounded tip whereas a drw truck's wheel bearings are squared off(little bit shorter). I think there will still be enough room to stick the nuts on to tighten up the OEM dually adapters. You probably will need a minimum of 3" spacer on the hub in the rear. Then whatever else is required between the wheels, if any.
 

Jacy_dzlguy

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Aug 27, 2011
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Those dually front spacer are what you need, yes. But a SRW truck's front wheel bearings have longer studs. They have the ones with the rounded tip whereas a drw truck's wheel bearings are squared off(little bit shorter). I think there will still be enough room to stick the nuts on to tighten up the OEM dually adapters. You probably will need a minimum of 3" spacer on the hub in the rear. Then whatever else is required between the wheels, if any.

So 2" wont be enough? What about using the same oem spacers on the back?? Is that a stupid idea??:confused: THANKS FOR YOU HELP GUYS!
 

duramaxzak

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So 2" wont be enough? What about using the same oem spacers on the back?? Is that a stupid idea??:confused: THANKS FOR YOU HELP GUYS!

You can't use the front spacers on the rear. They will not fit over the hub.

I would sell the front pair of spacer/adapters for $150 shipped.