I just finished a quick drw to srw conversion ,I search some for pics and there were only a few so I figured I would add to the mass of info with my pics of what to expect and how easy it is.

this what I started with--->



I bought a set of "take-off"o7 wheels and tires locally,removed the front spacers and bolted the tires on,I am still using the dually rearend.
-when/if you decide to pull the fenders off and do the body work

 

I bought a take off bed locally for Under $1000


after A quart and a half of chromobase red and swapping the bed this is what we have

 

the rear tires do stick out some but its enough to be noticable,I like it and do not plan on swapping it out for the narrower srw axle.

 

looks good. a simple set of bushwhacker flares would cover the rear wheels and help protect he paint w/o making it look too terrible, but i bet it looks cool running down the road in the rain like it is.

 

Looks ok.You did a nice job.Oh theres always a but? Made truck look longer and plainer,cheaper,not as impressive.A step rearwards instead of enhancing.More average.Hard trying to find correct words.Maybe blackwall tires and fender flairs would help.Before it looked like a little Tonka Toy.Now its just a long truck.

 

iwant to convert to drw...you going to sell your leftovers?

 

hound I like how you ,in a suttle tone, say my truck looks like crap now.I posted the pics for people wanting to convert not asking what other people think.

 

cant you get spacers for the front tires? I think with the fronts even with the back, and Flares that truck will be SICK looking!!!

Nice job on teh conversion! and the paint. Did a very nice job!!

 

Did the same to mine last month but I am going to flatbed it instead of replacement bed. Here it is with the 285/70 19.5 TOYO M143 and Visions.... How long did it take you to pull the fenders off? All told everything was about 2 hours + stop at the tire shop for the wheels n tires.

 

Personally a cheaper more unique option instead of swapping the rear axle out is get some small fender flares and add half to one inch spacers on the front to make them match. Sure be a ton cheaper and give you a custom look instead of spending a buttload of money to make it look.... stock?

 

I do not think anybody said anything about spending any money for the swap after selling the dually bed and wheels and tires its a wash.after all isn't the dually and srw ttrucks ,stock?unless you lift it to the sky and 4-link it or do something else radical to it.My truck is used as a truck not a show piece.

 

I have a question!!!! Why would you convert your already sought after dually into something others want to get away from? I do agree a bit that you took a step backwards! Just my opinion but, hey whatever floats your boat!

 

ive been thinking of converting moine for fuel milage is it worth it i kindaq like hte long srw reminds me of the old 4 door ford in the early 90s when nobody else had em

 

My point is if you don't want a dually anymore then you can sell it for a decent price and buy a SRW without all the hassle of converting! Doesn't that make more sence? or am I missing something? LOL Again just my opinion!

 

I have a Dually and they are a PAIN to drive on NARROW country roads Especially in the winter with snow piled up...I would LOVE to have a 3500 SRW and now that I see how easy it is ''THANKS FOR THE PICS !!
AWESOME JOB Jims4x4