[Shop-talk] converting to a dually

[Ian McFetridge]

Hey Eric,

My in-laws have had a 1998 F350 7.3D dually since new and we still use it
on the horse farm with 200k+ miles. It came as a dually, so I can't comment
on what is involved in turning one into a dually, but I can say I've seen
single wheel conversions and found this post on a site I frequent for
PowerStrokeDiesel  (PSD) maintenance.  The axle length seems to be the
toughest nut.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1037805-dual-to-single-wheel-swap.html

As far as reliability, I believe we have replaced injectors and the one
pump (hi-pressure, I think).  Otherwise, it has been flawless at stock
power, including the transmission and many years of towing horses.  Just we
leary of any modified 7.3 and the transmission.  The engine takes well to
mild mods, but the transmission does not.

Here's the pre-inspection list they point folks to on the site.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/523079-new-sticky-for-common-mods-section-truck-buyer-frequent-questions.html

Best,
Ian

On Mon, Oct 25, 2021 at 9:20 AM <eric at megageek.com> wrote:

> Gang, quick question.
>
> Does anyone here have any experience with converting a truck to dually?
>
> Here is the truck I am thinking of buying....
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/431174018435946/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner
>
> I'm making a purpose built truck and was wondering if making this a dually
> is as simple as buying new rims and tires for the rear. (of course I'll be
> putting fender extensions as well.
>
> Is it that easy or is there other things that need to happen?
>
> Also, anyone have any advice on this truck?  (Note, I expect to do a lot
> of body work.)
>
> Thanks.
>
> Moose_______________________________________________
>
> Shop-talk at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation  $12.96
> Archive: http://www.team.net/pipermail/shop-talk
> http://autox.team.net/archive
>
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/shop-talk/shop-talk2@mcfetridge.org
>
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/shop-talk/attachments/20211025/077f28aa/attachment.htm>