SRW to DRW ??
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SRW to DRW ??
I heard today you can add rear wheels and covert a SRW to a DRW. Is this possible? Practicle? How do you deal with the rear fenders without replacing them or can you? You guys know me by now and that i have a truck camper ( my first) and I am trying to improve the safety and handling. I want to learn all I can before spending any more money.
By the way, I wish I had found you guys 10 months ago. Again, Thanks in advance for your help
By the way, I wish I had found you guys 10 months ago. Again, Thanks in advance for your help
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Originally Posted by bboone52
I heard today you can add rear wheels and covert a SRW to a DRW. Is this possible? Practicle? How do you deal with the rear fenders without replacing them or can you? You guys know me by now and that i have a truck camper ( my first) and I am trying to improve the safety and handling. I want to learn all I can before spending any more money.
By the way, I wish I had found you guys 10 months ago. Again, Thanks in advance for your help
By the way, I wish I had found you guys 10 months ago. Again, Thanks in advance for your help
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Originally Posted by shelbymustang
I belive the rear ends are the same. . .
But, before I spent all that money on a DRW conversion to help with stability while hauling a camper, which it would, given the wider track, I'd consider air springs.
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The problem with SRW trucks and campers is that you can overload the rear tires, even if you have the highest rated tires on your truck. By nature of having 4 tires to share the load, the dually really shines for camper hauling. I used to carry my camper with a SRW truck, but after checking my weight on the scales at a closed truck weigh station I found out I had over 7000 lbs on my rear axle with tires that were rated for 6830 lbs max.
I traded in my 2 year old truck for a new dually to get that higher weight rating. I probably lost a few thousand by trading in my truck, but the peace of mind was worth it. I suppose I could have gone the Arrowcraft route, but that would have still cost a bunch of money and I still wouldn't have a true dually.
I should note that the stability increase is not much with the dually. The biggest difference on my setup has been adding air springs and Rancho RS9000 shocks, which I also have on my dually.
I traded in my 2 year old truck for a new dually to get that higher weight rating. I probably lost a few thousand by trading in my truck, but the peace of mind was worth it. I suppose I could have gone the Arrowcraft route, but that would have still cost a bunch of money and I still wouldn't have a true dually.
I should note that the stability increase is not much with the dually. The biggest difference on my setup has been adding air springs and Rancho RS9000 shocks, which I also have on my dually.
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I checked out the arrowcraft website and gave them a call. It looks like 1700 bucks plus 6 tires if you do not want to carry two spares for the dually conversion. Pretty steep. I have priced Rickson 19.5's and they are 4k for a set of rims and G rated tires. I am now looking at the goodyear website. They have a new Pro -grade Wrangler coming out that I think will be a G grade tire that will fit my stock R16 rims. i emailed them for info so we will see.
If I up my tires from E (3300lb) to G (4500lb) I should be good. right? Harold ??
Also, i looked at air suspensions by Kelderman and Air Ride. They are also very expensive. How good are they?
If I up my tires from E (3300lb) to G (4500lb) I should be good. right? Harold ??
Also, i looked at air suspensions by Kelderman and Air Ride. They are also very expensive. How good are they?
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I had no luck at Goodyear. Their pro grade tires that are coming out only go to an E load range tire in the 16 inch tires. Does anybody make a commercial tire for 16 in wheels???
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I probably wouldn't have traded my truck in if I could have found a higher rated tire, but the Firestone Steeltex at 3415 lbs is the highest rated tire I could find in 16inch size. Sounds like you might be onto something if Goodyear comes out with a higher rated tire. I would go that route if I were in your shoes.
I imagine a full air suspension would be real nice on our trucks, but I'm sure not going to pay the big $$$$ to install such a system. I'm very happy with the Firestone Ride-rite air springs I have on my truck. They were only a couple hundred (I didn't splurge on the onboard air compressor because I already have one for my air horns). I could seriously overload my truck with those springs on my truck and it'll still sit level and ride nice.
I imagine a full air suspension would be real nice on our trucks, but I'm sure not going to pay the big $$$$ to install such a system. I'm very happy with the Firestone Ride-rite air springs I have on my truck. They were only a couple hundred (I didn't splurge on the onboard air compressor because I already have one for my air horns). I could seriously overload my truck with those springs on my truck and it'll still sit level and ride nice.
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Harold, I think I was sent on a wild goose chase for the G rated Goodyears. I talked to a dealer in Miami and he had all the info on the new Pro grade tires coming out and there was no G rated in the R16's. Sooooo, i guess i am back to the Rickson 19.5's if i want a 4500lb tire, which i do. I posted a thread on tires hoping someone will see it that has a definate answer.
I have air bags but being new to this they were installed inboard of where your firestones are. I am learning to adjust my Ranchero 9000 shocks and the air bags to get the best ride and stability. Finally I am probably going to be a guinia pig and install the Rollguards by Amtech and that will be my final set up i hope.
If you get the chance check out the Amtech website and let me know what you think of the Rollguard System. I have talked to them numerous times and if the Rollguard is half as good as they claim I think I will be in good shape.
I have air bags but being new to this they were installed inboard of where your firestones are. I am learning to adjust my Ranchero 9000 shocks and the air bags to get the best ride and stability. Finally I am probably going to be a guinia pig and install the Rollguards by Amtech and that will be my final set up i hope.
If you get the chance check out the Amtech website and let me know what you think of the Rollguard System. I have talked to them numerous times and if the Rollguard is half as good as they claim I think I will be in good shape.