I have gone where most will no go. I am in the process of adding a 2nd drive axle. I am doing the work myself. As you can tell from the pics. I have came a long ways. I just have the bed work to finish the project. I will be extending the bed & dully fenders to have a full bed. Let me know what you think.The reason I am doing this is to handle the toy hauler better on the road.

To each, their own. :) The truck is definitely quite a beast. :BWith the tripple trailer axles, especially with them positioned so far forward on the trailer as yours are, with all or most of the garage area behind the trailer axles, I can't imagine the pin weight of the trailer being too much for a single dually axle to handle.How are you intending to connect the driveshaft between the 2 rear axles?

Yes it is quite a beast. :C Don't forget to post pics when your project is finished.

SoCalDesertRider wrote:To each, their own. :) The truck is definitely quite a beast. :BWith the tripple trailer axles, especially with them positioned so far forward on the trailer as yours are, with all or most of the garage area behind the trailer axles, I can't imagine the pin weight of the trailer being too much for a single dually axle to handle.How are you intending to connect the driveshaft between the 2 rear axles?Pin weight unloaded is 3600 pound. Iam planing on useing a NV-200 transfur case to tie it all to geather. That is another phase of the project. I just wanted to get the truck done as it is my only truck I got to tow hauler with. Thanks for asking.

Now that's Redneck as all get out.......:B----But I like it.... lol

steelpony5555 wrote:Now that's Redneck as all get out.......:B----But I like it.... lolMy wife all ready made a redneck joke out of it. lol

Converting my dully to a 10 wheel drive to handle Toyhauler

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Securiti
Explorer
Jan 25, 2012
Crazy Cooter wrote:
Something useful I found recently: http://www.roscommonequipmentcenter.com/eng_calc.html

I think you have plenty of axle capacity for what you are planning.

Nice link!! Thanks.
Securiti
Explorer
Jan 25, 2012
TugCE wrote:
It would still be a good idea to head over to a scale once you get her all finished. This way you will know right where you stand.

Will do for sure. Thanks.
Crazy_Cooter
Explorer
Jan 25, 2012
Something useful I found recently: http://www.roscommonequipmentcenter.com/eng_calc.html

I think you have plenty of axle capacity for what you are planning.
TugCE
Explorer
Jan 25, 2012
It would still be a good idea to head over to a scale once you get her all finished. This way you will know right where you stand.
Securiti
Explorer
Jan 25, 2012
rehoppe wrote:
Don't forget to watch your front axle weight. Diesel, extra 115 gallon fuel, sleeper and contents. Might get heavy. That'd entail early repair on front end, probably mostly bearings and rotors.

YOu might be able to shove your hitch back to unload a bit of weight off the front IF necessary. Backs up better, as well.

By the looks of tag. It looks like I should be fine.
rehoppe
Explorer
Jan 25, 2012
Don't forget to watch your front axle weight. Diesel, extra 115 gallon fuel, sleeper and contents. Might get heavy. That'd entail early repair on front end, probably mostly bearings and rotors.

YOu might be able to shove your hitch back to unload a bit of weight off the front IF necessary. Backs up better, as well.
Securiti
Explorer
Jan 24, 2012
TugCE wrote:
Man, that is going to be a towing beast! I like the idea of maybe putting a wing on the cab roof. With the bed I think you are right a flat bed or better yet build your own hauler bed. Either way you are going to have some truck when you are done.

Thank you. I dont want something better. I just want something that will do the job safely.
TugCE
Explorer
Jan 24, 2012
Man, that is going to be a towing beast! I like the idea of maybe putting a wing on the cab roof. With the bed I think you are right a flat bed or better yet build your own hauler bed. Either way you are going to have some truck when you are done.
Securiti
Explorer
Jan 24, 2012
Thanks for the input guys. I think I will use your advice on contouring the roof line. And useing a flat bed. This hasent been an easy task. But there is nothing like building your truck when its all done. Again. Thanks for input
rehoppe
Explorer
Jan 24, 2012
The Texan wrote:
btcruzer wrote:
I can think of only twenty or thirty easier ways to accomplish the goal.
Some people are sheeple and then some like Securiti are thinkers and doers. I would only hope there were more thinkers and doers then sheeple, but it won't happen as demonstrated by your negative post.

Had a neighbor once told me. 'When you get older, you don't get smarter. You just get lazier. You figure out easier ways to do things. And That makes you Look smarter.'

I'm finding that he was NOT wrong. :h:)

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