making my SRW a DRW...

[GWBourne]

ok folks, when i get back stateside i would like to start on the largest mod to my 3500. i bought an 04. 5 a few months before i came over here to iraq and a have one question.



its an 04. 5 shot box crew cab 2wd. im going to do one of two thigngs. find dually fenders and graft them on making mods for tail lights, filler neck and side lights.



R flatbed the truck.



ethier way i will be going to 19. 5 inch wheels, dually hubs on all 4 corners. this will bring my rpm's down a bit and with a brake exhaust i can have the truck certified for a higher weight rating.



my question is this. where can i find the bedsides and the hubs for a reasonable price?



i work on fiberglass for a living and the bonding wont be a big deal. nor will the making of a flat bed. i pull a 30 foot dove tail gooseneck with 2 12k axles and it is running a bit light at the time. 8500 of blazer on it and 3k of camper.



any input is appreciated.

Thanks.

Grant

 

[Greg Boardman-RIP]

Hi Grant,

I have a set of the DRW front hubs I took off my DRW pickup. My truck is now a SRW. I converted the opposite of what you want. To help a little, check my readers rigs for the photo's of the conversion. The fenders are a plastic type rubber fender. Just get some fenders and drill the holes to mount. Very easy. The DRW rear end is a bit wider than the SRW. I might be talked into trading if your gears are 4. 10's. You will need a wider rear end to clear the tires and wheels. It is only an inch or two wider but you will need it. Give me a call when you get back and we can talk. I live in 29 Palms, CA and can meet up with you when you are back. Who are you with and when do you get back stateside? I have some friends there right now. Stay safe and take care... ...



Greg

 

[GWBourne]

srw drw

Greg,

Im with HMLA 169. Huey and cobras. SHOULD be back in anuary, but will go on 3 weeks leave, then go to yuma AZ for 6 weeks. (i was stationed in yuma for almost 3 years and loved it so its not a big deal to me)



im new to the dodges and know they recently changed rear ends. are mine and yours the same vice the width dieferance? if so, i have 4. 10 gears and would be willing to do a straight across trade of rims, tires, bedsides and axles.....



just a though. we got time to think about it and work out details if needed.

Grant

 

[Greg Boardman-RIP]

Same rear end... Change was 2003.



Get in touch with me when you get back... .

 

[GWBourne]

srw to drw

will do greg. wish i was getting back a bit sooner now... .

 

[LBARTLETT]

Hey guys, I bought a dually but I do appreciate your service to our country. Thanks, I'm proud of you all and pray for all of you every night