dualies and springs

[f.boyle]

I have a 90 w250 4x4 and just put a 9 foot steel flat bed on its very heavy and very wide. I want 1 ton springs and dualies. what do I need to change? I'm getting new rear drums (wich I read on tdr some were are the same as the 1 tons) so when I do that I'll get the longer studs pressed in instead of the old ones. is that all? other than new rims? Eventualy I'll get the spacers for front dualy rims. I think I'll take my truch to a spring shop and have them fabricate a "super"set of rear springs. I realize this still wont be a 1ton but it wont weeble when I'm loaded with my trailer.

Thanks Frank

 

[RGT]

If you want to save some weight you might try air springs in the rear instead of all those extra leaves.....

 

[cummins2go]

Hi F. boyle I don't think the widths are the same on a single wheel as a dual wheel I think the dual wheel will hit your leaf springs because it is not wide enough

Darrin

 

[CrewCabDiesel]

Ditto on not wide enough, you will need to get a spacer to make it work. Also I do have a set of Dodge front dually hubs/rotors for a dana 60 axle and a set of OEM overload springs.

 

[f.boyle]

HHmm, I have an old rim of my 84 dodge I'll have to check it out. I might be interested in those hubs and rotors are the rotors good?? I need new ones, and drums and shoes and pads----new brakes in general. Will those springs fit my truck?? Oo. Where would I get the bumps for the overloads??

I was going to do air bags but the springs are more reliable and not much more expensive.

Thanks,

Frank

 

[CrewCabDiesel]

Springs come with all hardware including the stops, only thing you will need is some u-bolts for your axle. The rotors are fine but it wouldn't be a bad idea to turn them. The truck they came off had 33k miles and was t boned by a train. hubs/rotors/bearings $150, over loads, $35. I also have a very nice bed cover that fits Dodge/Ford 8 foot beds, that comes with 2 tops, one new in the box ! I will be at Muncie this weekend.

Kyle

 

[f.boyle]

Those hubs n'stuff should bolt right up on mine right?? its got the heavy front end. even turning those would still be cheaper than 2 bran new ones. I'd get mine turned but theyre scared deep and realy warped What would the shipping be?? I'm in Vermont. If I find any one looking for the cover I'll set them up with your name and get them your#.

Thanks

Frank

 

[CrewCabDiesel]

Yes they will bolt right up IF you have a dana/spicer 60 front axle. Which is used on both the w250 and w350 with a Cummins. Bad news is they are too expensive to ship, about $40 each.

Kyle

 

[backroad]

Dana 60 Rotors & Calipers....

Crewcab, I'm really surprised that someone near you has not jump up and grabbed those front brake parts. If my figuring is correct, the would probably work GREAT as a rear disc brake conversion for at least a Dans 70. I really don't believe that It would take too much modification.



On my Ford, I plan on using the calipers and brakets off of a 4X4 GM 3/4 or 1 ton front end and the same rotors that are on the front of my '87 Ford 4X... But first must get on with the Cummins into the Ford swap...



Dennis...

 

[backroad]

WOW! what terrible spelling (or is it just my typing) I have tonight.



Dennis.....

 

[f.boyle]

might be worth the $80 bucks in shipping. Still only totals at about $265ish. I'll have to see what happens.

Frank