I have a 2008 Mega Cab 4WD 3500 Single Rear wheel. I'm about to buy a 4 horse aluminum trailer with living quarters which I figure would pull much better behind a dually. Has anyone had any experience changing a single wheel one ton to a dually? Any Pros/Cons? Obviously have to change rims/tires and do something about the fender flares. Maybe it's not worth the trouble or money. Appreciate any thoughts.
Jason

 

This thread should help

Basically you need, axle, rims, front hub extensions, then either a new bed or add flares, also wiring for clearance lights.

 

Thanks, that's exactly what I was looking for. Wasn't aware the axle had to be swapped out too. Think I'd probably opt for a trade in instead!

 

I did the exact swap you're wanting to do. It's not that bad, just find someone with a dually wanting to go SRW and trade axles, beds and wheels. It's not that hard.

 

Man, you dont need a dually to haul what you are wanting to pull.
A dually cuts mileage about 5-10%, you have more wear and tear and tires to replace, plus the clearance issues.
I ahve had a few but a single rear wheel truck is the way to go unless you haul VERY heavy loads. (15,000+)

 

I disagree, Gooseneck trailers put a lot of weight on the truck since the axles are so far to the rear of the trailer. I tow a 3 horse gooseneck rated at 14000 lbs. I used to pull it with a F250 and squatted it bad, Heavier springs and air bags helped some but the tires were still overloaded.

 

A three horse gooseneck?

I pull a 40' Sandpiper, a 24" Steel Gooseneck cattle trailer, and, a 30' Float with mine. I just pulled the cattle trailer with 10,000 lbs of calves in it, and the truck was fine.
What he said he was pulling is a lot less.
I pull what he said he was going to pull with my half ton Toyota.
My truck never goes anywhere without a trailer behind it, so, I have a litle bit of experience in this.

 

I regularity got under a 36" float with my 2500 mega.

Pulled my 40ft float a few times with it, really too much for the truck. Hence my new one. Our little trailer entourage also includes a 25ft single wheel, and a 30ft cattle trailer (aluminum)

Looking to get me an RV.

Anyway.

Now, can a SRW pull what the op is wanting. Sure. But will a dually pull it better.

You take that trailer and pull it with both trucks in a strong cross wind and let me know.

 

Ranchertx,

I feel an obligation, as most responsible people should, to the public in general and the cargo I am hauling, including my self, my wife and my dogs, to haul within the capacities of which the truck was designed.

If you ever had an accident were driving over weight the lawyers would own you and all your stuff!

I Stand Alone

 

For the rear, you only need the actual axel shafts and spacers. Not the whole rear end.