87 Dually to Single wheel ...

[ChiefRocka]

What's up guys ....

I going to look at a clean '87 Crew Dually.

My preference would be a just a single wheel truck.

As far as conversions go, what all would be needed ?

Front spindles/brakes, rear axle, & bed is all I'm thinking ....

[Rubble]

You pretty much have it covered.I did an 86 K35 last year but used 3/4T axles so I had to change spring hangers too,I never changed the box.Just cut the dually fenders off & did some trimming.The wheel wells were a bit bigger,but I had 35" tires and about 6" lift so it didn't look too bad.Swapped in a different front axle so spacers were not an issue.
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[meatwagon83]

go buy a single wheel truck!

[mrolds88]

Pretty sure you don't have to swap anything up front other that the rotors and wheels. As far as the back, rear axle, u bolts (maybe) and bed.

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by meatwagon83

go buy a single wheel truck!

Well .... YA !!

I've been looking for one.

I just purchased a 2001 Crew Dually for $4500

Had it for about 4 months, and re sold it for $6500.

I picked it up because the guy needed money, and the price was right.

But for towing the shop trailer, I couldnt stand it because I couldnt see my trailer.

I like to keep and eye on trailer fenders/tire on long hauls. I've been in situtaions many times where I was able to save a wheel/fender/spindle etc. and in other times, I was so lucky !

Sooooo,

Now it looks like I'm getting into the same boat ! (but I think the square body dually fenders are smaller ... )


This is why I was checking.

I was thinking just a rotor change in the front, but wasnt sure.

As far as fender, I would want it to be/look stock, so a new bed might have to be.

Still in the air about this truck purchase. I will check it out this weekend, and report back.....