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I thought about the conversion, didn't know if they were still on the market or not. The other thought, would it be prudent to put duals on a lighter rear end? If it is a toy or just there for the "cool" factor, the adaptors are another option.
He couldn't just get some adapters and add he wheels ?
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I thought about the conversion, didn't know if they were still on the market or not. The other thought, would it be prudent to put duals on a lighter rear end? If it is a toy or just there for the "cool" factor, the adaptors are another option.
So the adaptor is the best and simple option since me Suburban is a half-ton(1500)?
I too wonder... Why? duallys are only useful if you actually have a seriously heavy trailer or equipment to haul. My Dad had a commercial truck with duallys and they are a big pain in the ass to deal with because you suddenly have four rear tires and one set is not exactly easy to get with. Plus in my opinion on a regular truck it simply looks sort of dumb anyway.
Well, I want it badly to happen but I am patient at the same time.
I want to know how much the parts will be and the labor cost.
That's cool - admitting that you just want it because you want it. To each his own. Seriously...
Here are the serious "problems" you're going to be facing.
1. If you're going to replace the axle, the rear differential alone is going to cost you upwards of $500. If your Burbun in a 4x4, you'll need to replace both front and rear axles to insure that it's a match set. And you better pick up both driveshafts from the donor vehicle. You're immediately looking at (very likely) upwards of $1,000 in parts.
2. The cost of the rims & tires depends entirely on where and how you get them. If you're really really lucky, and find a set on Craigslist for $300-400, you better jump on it. Also note that you'll want to put matching rims on the front. Add more for that. I could see you easily having $750 in the rims & tires alone.
3. Your dually fenders are going to go further forward on the body than the back of the back doors. So unless your Burbun is a 2-door, you've got some SERIOUS head-scratching ahead of you on that one. Honestly, I have no idea what the solution to that dilemma might be.
That's the main stuff. As with any DIY type project, you're looking at lots and lots of little glitches - all of which cost money. I could easily see you sticking $2,000 - $2,500 worth of parts in this project. As far as labor, who knows? It's one thing of you're going to do 100% of the work yourself. Beyond that, I have no idea where you could even find somebody to HIRE to do this.
Well acrually, my Suburban is a half-ton 2 wheel drive.
Amd I'm thining if either getting a kit just for looks, while on the other hand I'm thinking not just for look but also tow capacity just in case I will tow something a little larger.
Does this Suburban haz the kit or full conversion?
The rub,
You can convert your rig if you wish.
No mater what you throw at it, it will always be a 1/2 ton in the eyes of the law.
So, now you start to useing it like it was a 1 ton and you get into a serious accident.
When the accident investigator realizes it's a 1/2 ton the liability most likely will be all on you.
If your set on it, just remember, it's just for looks...
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