Convert SRW to a DRW

[Kiohio]

Can it be done without alot of hassle? I saw in a search that there were varying bits of info on whether the rears are the same or different. I would like to know if it is possible to change the wheels etc over to a dually without getting into changing the rearend?

I need the capacity because I am wanting to go from a (10k)tag trailer to a (20k)gooseneck. I really like having a shortbed and hate to have to go upto a longbed just to get a dually.

Thanks for any info you can provide.



KO

 

[FDavid]

I am in SE ohio as well (cincinnati- AMELIA) and I did the DRW to SRW conversion (pictures in readers rigs). If you wanna check out the rear end on my truck or need any help, let me know. I also have the front spacers still but I am not sure I wanna part with them.



Dave

 

[Glen Pratt]

What year truck do you have? Try Arrowcraft Conversions www.arrowcraft.com .
They have all kinds of front and rear wheel adapters as well as fiberglass dually fenders. That would be the easiest way. You could also swap out rear axles or source the factory parts from a salvage yard.

 

[JHardwick]

I am in SE ohio as well (cincinnati- AMELIA) and I did the DRW to SRW conversion (pictures in readers rigs). If you wanna check out the rear end on my truck or need any help, let me know. I also have the front spacers still but I am not sure I wanna part with them.



Dave

I thought Cincy was SW Ohio

 

[FDavid]

I thought Cincy was SW Ohio

LOL you caught me.



Note to self. Drink beer after posting on TDR, not Before :-laf

 

[Kiohio]

SE SW... . Is there a difference???.....

We're from the South..... hehehehe

Thanks for the offer FDavid. We run to Cincy on occasion picking up equipment.

I wonder if I ran a steel wheel (from a SRW) and a set of dually sheels with tires that are of the same height? That would eliminate the need for front spacers right? At the same time the rear is more narrow on an SRW so the wheels would stick out too far and the centerline would be off, causing actually a lessining of weight capacity then. UGH

Maybe an easier thing to do would be to goto a lowpro 19. 5 (to get the weight rating).

I am open for suggestions. The only thing I need to be able to do is handle a 34' gooseneck weighing around 7000 loaded with between 10k and 14k worth of equipment. I just got the truck a couple of years ago and it is doing very well. I also use it as a work truck so it has the minor dings here and there so trading in isn't really a option. Plus I love the shortbed.

KO

 

[Kiohio]

Thanks Glenn I will take a look at those too.



KO

 

[Eric_77]

adding the DRW will not increase your capacity (the door tag and what DOT goes by) only your margin of saftey.

 

[Kiohio]

Exactly, the thing is how the tires handle the load... ... .

I think I will probably just go with 19. 5's and F rated tires. Hard to beat it for the money.

Now it's steel vs Alum! Decisions, decisions.



Thanks, KO

 

[Dosdon]

Shame g rated 7teens are,nt available. I also would like

commercial rated tires vs a dually setup. Think anyone will

develope this very lucrative market?

 

[JDeVita]

I am considering going to Redson 19. 5 wheels and F,G,or H rated tires to increase load capacity on my 2005 3500 SRW shortbed. My question is: Is the GAVR that Dodge lists based only on the tire limitations or is it based on the strength of the rear axle, bearing and/or other factors besides the tires?

 

[Dosdon]

I,ve been on the road this summer. I,ve got a new 36. 5 fleetwood 5th and there,s no place I,d rather be. That said, it,s facinating how many in the 70 plus club are still out there hauling comparable sized rv,s in rigs that are clearly yesteryear.

Your dodge is a mighty thing and comparitively speaking there

are few to match it,s might. The DOT is clearly safety concious

and yet these solid rv,ing seniors have absolutely no ideal what I,m talking about when I mention self ordained internet weight regulations. Guess they were,nt so paranoid before the net.