Dually or not? - Page 3

atom ant · 03-30-2014, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lwg

I'm probably the only one here with a SRW who would probably buy a SRW if I were doing it again. I did change out the stock wheels and tires for different ones that have a much higher load rating. I honestly feel perfectly safe with our setup at this point. Regarding stability we've driven in 30 MPH crosswinds without really knowing it (realized it and was shocked when we stopped at a rest area). I just don't want to deal with those hips on the dually. Too difficult to park the truck as it is, thank goodness for the backup camera.

I certainly understand what you are saying. I would go back to a short bed SRW anytime. What are your tires rated at now?

Steve & Linda · 03-30-2014, 04:58 PM

Dro67, Did you get full body paint and if so, which color scheme?

Dro67 · 03-30-2014, 09:14 PM

Didn't get the full body paint. Ours is the standard tan. Figured I could save that money and put it on the new truck. It's got some red on it so I think the red dually will look good pulling!

**hoosierguy** · 03-31-2014, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lwg

I'm probably the only one here with a SRW who would probably buy a SRW if I were doing it again. I did change out the stock wheels and tires for different ones that have a much higher load rating. I honestly feel perfectly safe with our setup at this point. Regarding stability we've driven in 30 MPH crosswinds without really knowing it (realized it and was shocked when we stopped at a rest area). I just don't want to deal with those hips on the dually. Too difficult to park the truck as it is, thank goodness for the backup camera.

I have thought about doing the same as you with the wheels as I can't afford to trade up to a DRW truck at this point. What wheels and tires did you find with a heavier load rating; brand, size, rating?

Dave · 03-31-2014, 12:34 AM

The DW and I are looking into purchasing a Ford F-450 crew cab Lariat without a body. Once received we will convert the dually budd rims to singles purchased from an after market company. That company converts wheels over for rescue service vehicles.

The tires will be 19.5's as originally received. We'll install a narrow body on the truck with the 5th wheel. This accommodates my DW's need of us parking at a shopping mall and my ability to tow any Redwood made to date.

spindrift · 03-31-2014, 12:37 AM

Would love to see a pic when you have the truck finished. 19.5s are real purdy.

Dave · 03-31-2014, 02:10 AM

You can look at em' now. Ricksontruckwheel.com look under DRW to SRW conversion. You'll see what they look like already converted over.

johnboytoo · 03-31-2014, 03:24 AM

Very cool ! Although I think we are good based on our last scales, still going to research that for future reference - thanks !

http://ricksontruckwheels.com/drw-to-srw.php

my question though, are the wheels and tires the limiting factor ? or frame, brakes, axles, ????

**Dave&Ginny** · 03-31-2014, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by lwg

I'm probably the only one here with a SRW who would probably buy a SRW if I were doing it again. I did change out the stock wheels and tires for different ones that have a much higher load rating. I honestly feel perfectly safe with our setup at this point. Regarding stability we've driven in 30 MPH crosswinds without really knowing it (realized it and was shocked when we stopped at a rest area). I just don't want to deal with those hips on the dually. Too difficult to park the truck as it is, thank goodness for the backup camera.

Trucks are like women.......they're supposed to have hips

Dave · 03-31-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by johnboytoo

Very cool ! Although I think we are good based on our last scales, still going to research that for future reference - thanks !

http://ricksontruckwheels.com/drw-to-srw.php

my question though, are the wheels and tires the limiting factor ? or frame, brakes, axles, ????

If your logging, limiting factors will be an issue. Towing any Redwood made to date is a non-issue.

rcflame · 04-01-2014, 05:13 PM

I think the tires are the main factor. If you look at a tire or psi chart, weight capacity on duals is lower than single but you have 4 instead of two so if you total them up duals win out. I think Frame, axles etc. are the same between SRW and DRW.

atom ant · 04-01-2014, 06:45 PM

My F350 DRW has a 9,000 lb axle, and my F350 SRW had a 7,000 lb axle.

Steve & Linda · 04-02-2014, 04:26 PM

Brad, good to hear someone else gets confused by all that. The girls are more fun anyway.

rcflame · 04-02-2014, 04:47 PM

With everything involved it is difficult to keep things straight. It's just like the Ford 450 could tow more than the 550. This because the drivetrains were the same, but the 550 was heavier built and had a higher gvw, but because the 450 was lighter it had a higher GCW and could pull a heavier trailer .Don't know if it still is or not. Here is a sight that gives a bunch of tow ratings but all I am interested is my vehicle and is it capable of pulling safily what I have.
http://changingears.com/rv-sec-tow-v...-ratings.shtml

lwg · 04-03-2014, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by atom ant

I certainly understand what you are saying. I would go back to a short bed SRW anytime. What are your tires rated at now?

8,160 now.

lwg · 04-03-2014, 04:46 AM

Btw, this thread has uncovered a lot of reasons why I don't fret about the weight limits on the door jamb. All of the components, sans wheels and tires, are rated much higher individually when installed on other trucks. The axles are actually rated much higher than the DRW in other capacities as well. The only reason the SRW is rated so low is the tires, oh and it'd be darn hard to sell the 350 DRW and 450 if they rated it for what it could actually tow.

That being said I can't argue the stability improvements of a dually over a SRW.

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