DRW Adapters

[swampfox]

I have a 2001. 5 2500 heavy duty. I'm thinking of putting on a DRW kit, maybe from Arrowcraft. Anybody have any experience with these kits? I'm not looking for increased weight capability but more for increased stability when towing a 29 foot camping trailer... ... ... or would I be just as well off with larger tires..... 315's for example? Any info would be helpful.

 

[Brand-X]

19. 5s would do what you are trying to accomplish

 

[tandersen]

Have you talked to Arrowcraft? I did and they gave me answer that the bed is different on the '01's and they had no plans to make fenders to fit. WHAT? Anyway I bought the Rickson 245/70 19. 5's LR H and I am very pleased with them.

 

[y-knot]

With all due respect to the 19. 5" wheels and tires, nothing will gain stability like an extra set of wheels. The increased track of adding dual rear wheels is in no way the same as having 19. 5" wheels and tires. If it was me, and I was in your position wanting to run dual wheels on a 2500, I would go with what is proven and has no doubts about it tract record. I would go to Dodge for the rear fenders, front wheel adapters, and clearance lights. They work and they work well, why mess with anything but the best? For the proper wheels Southwest Wheel has both Alcoa aluminum wheels and steel replacement wheels. Both or a combination of the two will work without regret, or worry.

I hope you take the time to plan this move carefully, if done right you will have a unique and functional truck that performs as you would like. Take the short way around and the outcome may not be as desirable. Good luck.

 

[tandersen]

I have also owned a dually and know what you are saying. He is looking for lateral stability not extra capacity and the 19. 5's I have provide that. It is my understanding the dual conversion kit actually puts more strain on the axle because of the extra width. The real dually axle is narrower.