Deck VS pick up box
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there's a couple of nice ones in the galleries, i've sort patterned mine after one of them, need to keep it a little on the small side because of the single rear wheels. But wood, with steel frame, sides, and stacks in the front.
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We did a conversion on our 1993. It was a SRW 4x4 and now its a DRW 4x4. I think we got them from Rimex-Stevenson on Millar. I beleive they are made by Arrowcraft or Arrowcroft (cant exactly remember name or price). We got 4 new rims from them as well but double check the offset before you mount the tires because they got us the wrong ones the first time around. Their disclaimer is that they do not add any weight carrying capacity just stability. When we looked into doing it we found a few skeptics but then also found that they used these on some ambulances and some oilfield company in LLoydminster was doing as well. We talked to the shop where this was being done and they said no problems! The tires do not track exactly in the same manner with respect to the front wheels but after quite a few years of farm (ab)use we have never had a single problem with them. Feel free to pm me for any more info on them!
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try to find a salvage DRW somewhere Fom. that way you get the added capacity as well. i'd love to do a dually conversion but the kits i see seem like too much hassel for no benifet other than stability. given that my trucks rarely leave pavement thats not an issue.
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Just Morris needs an axle from a DRW pickup and it won't change the capacity of the truck. Sure the axle can handle more but the truck is still limited to what it was before. Right now he can carry 4000 lbs no problem. You can change the springs but you are still limited to the GVW. I'm sure Morris knows all about staying within the limits.
It's just like my truck. Stock truck has a GVW of 6800 lbs even though my axles are good enough for 10000 GVW. My springs are only good for 7050 GVW. Guess what it's still only a 6800 GVW truck.
It's just like my truck. Stock truck has a GVW of 6800 lbs even though my axles are good enough for 10000 GVW. My springs are only good for 7050 GVW. Guess what it's still only a 6800 GVW truck.
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Maybe this will make more sense:
Truck weight + payload = Gross Vehicle Weight
Many vehicles can handle loads that go over their GVW but if you ever get caught then be prepared to pay $$$.
I know years ago (I think in the 70's) my Dad's cousin was hauling something (about 5000 lbs) in my Dad's 65 M-350. It still had singles at that time and he got pulled over. They made him dump part of the cargo in the ditch as it was over the tires rated capacity. Soon after that the duals got put on. The truck has a big box on it for it's size. You can fit 120 bushels of wheat in their and that is about 7200 lbs. The rear axle is only rated at 7200 lbs but the truck never saw the road with this amount of weight or any distance.
Truck weight + payload = Gross Vehicle Weight
Many vehicles can handle loads that go over their GVW but if you ever get caught then be prepared to pay $$$.
I know years ago (I think in the 70's) my Dad's cousin was hauling something (about 5000 lbs) in my Dad's 65 M-350. It still had singles at that time and he got pulled over. They made him dump part of the cargo in the ditch as it was over the tires rated capacity. Soon after that the duals got put on. The truck has a big box on it for it's size. You can fit 120 bushels of wheat in their and that is about 7200 lbs. The rear axle is only rated at 7200 lbs but the truck never saw the road with this amount of weight or any distance.
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We looked into the axle swap but it was way better to go the spacer route. I dont care what they say, our truck is much more of a truck than when it was a SRW. I think deck trucks with SRW look wimpy!
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From: Brandon, MB
Well, Morris, I happen to know someone who has both an alluminum service deck AND a complete DRW rear axle assembly for sale. 4.10 gears. PM me if you're interested.
Need cash for my conversion project.
Need cash for my conversion project.
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I had a DRW from the wrecked 93 F350 I bought from SGI this summer but if I remember correctly Nathan indicated it wouldn`t work. I think the frame is too wide with the inner tire would be hitting the frame. Correct me if I`m wrong.
GVW will not be a problem, for any heavy loads I have two L8000`s trucks plus the 56 & 71 F350. The DRW would be for looks only.
I used to think singles under a deck would look real wimpy with singles but the Crew/flatdeck I seen did not look bad though not near as cool as a DRW.
GVW will not be a problem, for any heavy loads I have two L8000`s trucks plus the 56 & 71 F350. The DRW would be for looks only.
I used to think singles under a deck would look real wimpy with singles but the Crew/flatdeck I seen did not look bad though not near as cool as a DRW.