Dually Suburban?

[mudbuggy]

I'm relatively sure that someone out there has built one of these things, at least I'm assuming someone has with how creative some guys are. But I was wondering if it is possible logistically with a 3500 axle and a reinforced frame (at least 2/3 the way if not all of the way). Not really concerned about the motor, transmission, and transfer case those things would be the same as a 3500 model.

Pics?

Specs?

Thanks

 

[6.2Blazer]

I've seen many dually Suburbans, both in person and on the internet. Don't think it's really necessary for the frame reinforcements, just the correct rear axle so you can run duals and grafting on dually fenders onto the sides.

 

[bailey9r]

Thats funny just a few hours ago I was running through Hickory NC and saw one in a guys yard, I started to take a pic of it but traffic was buzzing along so I kept on. The only goofy look to me was so much truck was in back of the flairs, On a dually they are closer to the back bumper I think.
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[shovelbill80]

here's one i found and posted a while ago....got some good shots of the chassis too
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971...7?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item35ac5df47d#v4-37

 

[mudbuggy]

Yea, I likey

That idea has been bouncing around in my skull ever since I got the farmer to sell me mine. I agree with the acreage of sheet metal between the bumper and the wheel well. I was also thinking of a super single mounted on the dual axle. Don't know if there would be a reliable tire for that application, but I'm willing to look around for parts. I know that I'll do an axle swap in the future, I might be able to get away with only doing it once. I mean pull the 10 bolt out and install the dually axle, then only mount one set of tires until I'm ready to do the body metal? Think that is possible a dually axle with one set of tires on it for a short time, wouldn't look to 'out of place'. I'm just afraid that I'll break the 10 bolt just before I get the dually axle finished. I hate doing things two and three times! That and Murphy has a thing for me!

 

[cabledawg]

here's one i found and posted a while ago....got some good shots of the chassis too
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971...7?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item35ac5df47d#v4-37

That guy did what I was going to do and ran an adapter for the rear. Just pick up an extra pair of tires/rims and voila, a dually. No axle mods or swaps, just sheetmetal work for the fender. My idea was to use a flexible fender or huge fender flare so if I ever wanted to go back to singles (like for winter driving), just unscrew the fender from inside the stock wheelwell. Then there is no body work to be done. 'Course I never did this, but it's still an option, I just dont tow anything anymore 'cept small ute trailers, and I dont need duals for those.

 

[Roadhazardguy]

Have yall never seen twister? Also I could of sworn that I saw some suburban specific dually fenders in a catalog a few years ago with a spot for a gas fill door glassed in them already.

 

[Roadhazardguy]

This might be them? http://www.duallyfendersusa.com/images/AF275.jpg http://www.duallyfendersusa.com/fenderprice.htm