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Converting 2500 to a Dually

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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Converting 2500 to a Dually

Wondering if anyone on here as done this. Saw one in an older Diesel Power mag. Main question is will the fiberglass fenders fit on a short bed truck? I know they will require some fab work to make look "right". Just wantin a short bed dually without having to go the flat bed route.
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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No they won't fit, but there is a company that does make them. If you need PM me and I will find the Company for you.
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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Or would it be easier to just get a long bed & cut some off the front & back of the bed. Have done this before when I turned a 79 ford 250 single cab long bed to a extended cab short bed back in my younger days.

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No they won't fit, but there is a company that does make them. If you need PM me and I will find the Company for you.
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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No they won't fit, but there is a company that does make them. If you need PM me and I will find the Company for you.
Actually, it has been done. I'm not aware of the specifics of how to mount the DRW fender on a short box but I know it is possible.
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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http://www.arrowcraft.com/index.php

http://www.southwestwheel.com/

I will bet by the time your done donating your labor for free you will be close to 4 grand.
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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Actually, it has been done. I'm not aware of the specifics of how to mount the DRW fender on a short box but I know it is possible.
I did not say it could not be done, but the ones from a long box are longer than a short box. They will not fit without extensive mods. These guys make ones that will fit.

http://www.duallyfendersusa.com/
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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Here is a thread from the owner (Dodge12vKing) of that red dually shortbed pictured above.

Click HERE for thread.
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