Dually adapter

1996pwrstrk

February 27, 2010

Adapter for installation of bigger tires on rear of dually
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DSC01429 These are the adapters I found they are hub-centric and wheel-centric 2" thick made from steel I talked to Fred Goeske at http://www.wheeladapter.com/dually_spacers.php

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DSC01430 As you can see these are well made quality parts

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DSC01433 This is what I am putting on 305-70-16 Nitto Terra Grapplers

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DSC01434 With the rear jacked up and on jack stands I pulled the tires off

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DSC01435 Fred advised me that the adapters may not fit over the ends of the axles .

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DSC01436 This edge is what is holding things up so.............

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DSC01444 A little adjustment is necessary with the Tranny in granny gear ( I have a manual tranny ) I started the truck and let it idle in gear ( I had all tires off the rear axle and it was on jack stands ) Held my grinder stationary while the axle spun very slowly.

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DSC01445 Just a little more I didn't take much off just enough

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DSC01442 I smoothed the edges

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DSC01443 And it popped right on

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DSC01438 Test install with stock tires

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DSC01441 Wow thats with 235-85-16

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DSC01446 Thats stock spacing with 235-85 -16

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DSC01451 With 305-70-16 plenty of room in between the tires I have my unloaded 20' dove tail trailer on it about 1400 lbs

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DSC01450 These tires really changed the look of my truck .

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DSC01448 After

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DSC01351 Before

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