86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

spudz · 02-13-2011, 10:26 PM

I got a decent 86 lwb recently. I picked up a decent set of used dually rear fenders today from the junk yard because I couldnt pass up the deal. That got me to thinking. I know I can bolt the 1ton front suspension onto my 1/2ton but what about the rear end? what all do I need to swap my 1/2 ton rear end to a 1/ton dually. I know the 1/2 ton frame is shorter and not as strong.. Will not be towing anything major and I want it static dropped. Do I need the springs/hangers/and complete rear end? or just the rear end?

02-13-2011, 10:26 PM	#1
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	86 1/2 ton lwb to 1 ton dually I got a decent 86 lwb recently. I picked up a decent set of used dually rear fenders today from the junk yard because I couldnt pass up the deal. That got me to thinking. I know I can bolt the 1ton front suspension onto my 1/2ton but what about the rear end? what all do I need to swap my 1/2 ton rear end to a 1/ton dually. I know the 1/2 ton frame is shorter and not as strong.. Will not be towing anything major and I want it static dropped. Do I need the springs/hangers/and complete rear end? or just the rear end? __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..



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